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ETD 969W

1981 BMW R80

Red Petrol 797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

20,021 mi
Last recorded20,021 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 1981 BMW R8026,372 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationETD 969W
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine797cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 20,021 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 19,625 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 19,523 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 19,161 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 18,539 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 18,143 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 18,075 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 16,925 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2019 16,925 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 16,874 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 16,870 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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ETD 969W is a 1981 BMW R80 in Red with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1981 BMW R80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 26,372 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 ETD 969W, 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 45 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 ETD 969W?

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What year was ETD 969W registered?

ETD 969W is a 1981 BMW R80, first registered on 12 January 1981.

Is ETD 969W safe to buy?

The MOT history for ETD 969W shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ETD 969W have outstanding finance?

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