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EFD 678Y

1983 BMW R80

Red Petrol 797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2024
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

9,941 mi
Last recorded9,941 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 1983 BMW R8041,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFD 678Y
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine797cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2023 9,941 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 8,595 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 7,582 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 6,673 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 6,673 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 4,784 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 3,310 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 2,766 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 1,899 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 902 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 574 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 33,481 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 19 May 2011 32,441 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 31,555 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 30,732 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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EFD 678Y is a 1983 BMW R80 in Red with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 EFD 678Y, 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

How do I check the history of EFD 678Y?

You can check the full history of EFD 678Y by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EFD 678Y registered?

EFD 678Y is a 1983 BMW R80, first registered on 10 May 1983.

Is EFD 678Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for EFD 678Y shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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