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EAH 856Y

1982 BMW R80

Black Petrol 797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,485 mi
Last recorded33,485 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 1982 BMW R8039,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAH 856Y
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine797cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 33,485 miles

Rear slight play in rear wheel.

Fail 25 Oct 2017 33,485 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Rear slight play in rear wheel.

Pass 13 Jan 2017 32,993 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 29,739 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 27,918 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 27,918 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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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EAH 856Y is a 1982 BMW R80 in Black with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1982 BMW R80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 39,848 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 EAH 856Y, 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 44 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 EAH 856Y?

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What year was EAH 856Y registered?

EAH 856Y is a 1982 BMW R80, first registered on 22 December 1982.

Is EAH 856Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for EAH 856Y shows 6 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.

Does EAH 856Y have outstanding finance?

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