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DFR 468W

1980 BMW R80

Black Petrol 797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,182 mi
Last recorded64,182 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2013
Typical for 1980 BMW R8037,283 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFR 468W
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine797cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2013 64,182 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 63,267 miles

side car tyre fitted to front wheel

Fail 11 Oct 2011 63,248 miles

Floor brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.C1a)

Sidecar attachment has excessive play in a pin/bush (5.1.1d)

side car tyre fitted to front wheel

Pass 3 Sep 2009 62,684 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 62,669 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 61,129 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 60,640 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 60,281 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2005 60,281 miles

Sidecar wheel bearings are excessively rough (5.2.3d)

How Reliable is the BMW R80?

Based on 35,460 MOT tests across 3,873 vehicles.

87.6%
Pass Rate
561
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
3,873
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 313
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 237
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 214
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 114
Horn not working 95
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DFR 468W is a 1980 BMW R80 in Black with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1980 BMW R80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 37,283 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW R80 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 313 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DFR 468W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R80 typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 46 years old, this BMW R80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DFR 468W?

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What year was DFR 468W registered?

DFR 468W is a 1980 BMW R80, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is DFR 468W safe to buy?

The MOT history for DFR 468W shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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