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EGX 61T

1979 BMW R80

Blue Petrol 797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2012
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,998 mi
Last recorded48,998 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2011
Typical for 1979 BMW R8044,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGX 61T
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine797cc
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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 4 Apr 2011 48,998 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 47,674 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 45,804 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 44,352 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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EGX 61T is a 1979 BMW R80 in Blue with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 EGX 61T, 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 EGX 61T?

You can check the full history of EGX 61T by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EGX 61T registered?

EGX 61T is a 1979 BMW R80, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is EGX 61T safe to buy?

The MOT history for EGX 61T shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EGX 61T have outstanding finance?

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