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EEE 74Y

1983 BMW R80

Red Petrol 797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

33,342 mi
Last recorded33,342 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1983 BMW R8041,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEEE 74Y
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine797cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 33,342 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 33,018 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 33,012 miles

Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort slight fluctuation of rear brake (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 32,989 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 32,753 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 32,753 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 32,032 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 31,809 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear rear tyre shows slight cracking in tyre wall

Pass 25 Feb 2016 31,234 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 30,537 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 29,426 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 29,413 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 29,355 miles

rear number plate cracked

Pass 10 Sep 2009 28,494 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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EEE 74Y is a 1983 BMW R80 in Red with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1983 BMW R80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 41,105 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 EEE 74Y, 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 43 years old, this BMW R80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EEE 74Y registered?

EEE 74Y is a 1983 BMW R80, first registered on 8 April 1983.

Is EEE 74Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for EEE 74Y shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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