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EKC 788Y

1982 BMW R80

Black Petrol 797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

48,937 mi
Last recorded48,937 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2022
Typical for 1982 BMW R8039,848 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKC 788Y
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine797cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2022 48,937 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2018 48,923 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 48,732 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 48,439 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 47,985 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 47,951 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 47,327 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 45,903 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 45,451 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 45,438 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 44,188 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 43,661 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 42,285 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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EKC 788Y is a 1982 BMW R80 in Black with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1982 BMW R80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 39,848 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 EKC 788Y, 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 44 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 EKC 788Y registered?

EKC 788Y is a 1982 BMW R80, first registered on 16 September 1982.

Is EKC 788Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for EKC 788Y shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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