MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
30,484 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
How Reliable is the BMW R80?
Based on 35,460 MOT tests across 3,873 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DME 521V is a 1979 BMW R80 in Black with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
Across all 1979 BMW R80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 44,863 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 DME 521V, 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 47 years old, this BMW R80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was DME 521V registered?
DME 521V is a 1979 BMW R80, first registered on 7 November 1979.
Is DME 521V safe to buy?
The MOT history for DME 521V shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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