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EAY 831T

1979 BMW R80

Grey Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

43,908 mi
Last recorded43,908 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2019
Typical for 1979 BMW R8044,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAY 831T
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1979
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2019 43,908 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 43,019 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 42,813 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 42,813 miles

Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 42,119 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 42,119 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 38,573 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 36,944 miles

Centre Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2007 36,942 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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EAY 831T is a 1979 BMW R80 in Grey with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EAY 831T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EAY 831T?

You can check the full history of EAY 831T by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EAY 831T registered?

EAY 831T is a 1979 BMW R80, first registered on 24 May 1979.

Is EAY 831T safe to buy?

The MOT history for EAY 831T shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EAY 831T have outstanding finance?

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