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Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Nearside Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)
Offside Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
How Reliable is the BMW R80?
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DWG 523V is a 1980 BMW R80 in Blue with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 DWG 523V, 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.
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What year was DWG 523V registered?
DWG 523V is a 1980 BMW R80, first registered on 6 March 1980.
Is DWG 523V safe to buy?
The MOT history for DWG 523V shows 18 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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