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EEN 79W

1980 BMW R Series

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

24,512 mi
Last recorded24,512 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2012
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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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEEN 79W
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2012 24,512 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front tyre cracked/perished but not exposing ply/cord

Fail 12 Apr 2012 24,512 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Centre Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front tyre cracked/perished but not exposing ply/cord

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 24,196 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 24,161 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 24,153 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 24,137 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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EEN 79W is a 1980 BMW R Series in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EEN 79W, 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 EEN 79W?

You can check the full history of EEN 79W by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EEN 79W registered?

EEN 79W is a 1980 BMW R Series, first registered on 21 October 1980.

Is EEN 79W safe to buy?

The MOT history for EEN 79W shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EEN 79W have outstanding finance?

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