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EPU 980Y

1982 BMW R80

Blue Petrol 797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

16,867 mi
Last recorded16,867 miles
Recorded on20 May 2020
Typical for 1982 BMW R8039,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPU 980Y
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine797cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2020 16,867 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

reg/plate

Pass 1 Sep 2017 16,461 miles

horn

Pass 6 May 2016 14,674 miles

Rear Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

indicators fast

Pass 11 May 2015 14,234 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 14,231 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 14,244 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 May 2011 13,939 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Fail 3 May 2011 13,920 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 13,597 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 13,018 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 12,702 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 12,407 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 12,351 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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EPU 980Y is a 1982 BMW R80 in Blue with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 EPU 980Y, 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 EPU 980Y registered?

EPU 980Y is a 1982 BMW R80, first registered on 27 September 1982.

Is EPU 980Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for EPU 980Y shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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