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EAV 600V

1980 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

25,711 mi
Last recorded25,711 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2009
Typical for 1980 BMW R Series42,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Finance
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAV 600V
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2009 25,711 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 25,711 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R Series?

Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.

91.2%
Pass Rate
1,463
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
25,486
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,440
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,086
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 603
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 553
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 532
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EAV 600V is a 1980 BMW R Series in Black with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1980 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 42,524 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 R Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,440 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EAV 600V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R Series typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 46 years old, this BMW R Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EAV 600V?

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What year was EAV 600V registered?

EAV 600V is a 1980 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 March 1980.

Is EAV 600V safe to buy?

The MOT history for EAV 600V shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EAV 600V have outstanding finance?

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