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EKF 903Y

1982 BMW R80

Blue Petrol 797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

2,627 mi
Last recorded2,627 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1982 BMW R8039,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKF 903Y
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine797cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2026 2,627 miles

Front Tyre fouling another component (5.2.3 (f))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2025 2,499 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 2,499 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 2,402 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 964 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 210 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 99,417 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 99,309 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 99,309 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 98,420 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 97,088 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 97,088 miles

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 96,597 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 95,841 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 95,841 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 95,146 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 95,146 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 30 Dec 2013

no brake lamp on rear brake pedal

Pass 29 Nov 2012 92,635 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 91,835 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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EKF 903Y is a 1982 BMW R80 in Blue with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EKF 903Y, 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 EKF 903Y registered?

EKF 903Y is a 1982 BMW R80, first registered on 2 November 1982.

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