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DFR 830Y

1983 BMW R80

Red Petrol 797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,997 mi
Last recorded68,997 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 1983 BMW R8041,105 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFR 830Y
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine797cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 68,997 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 1,838 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 1,838 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 56,288 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 53,528 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 51,761 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 48,953 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 45,433 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 45,433 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2010 43,831 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 42,770 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 39,907 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 35,858 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 58,664 miles

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 830Y is a 1983 BMW R80 in Red with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1983 BMW R80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 41,105 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 830Y, 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 43 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 830Y?

You can check the full history of DFR 830Y by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DFR 830Y registered?

DFR 830Y is a 1983 BMW R80, first registered on 25 June 1983.

Is DFR 830Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for DFR 830Y shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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