MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
50,702 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak
Brake master cylinder has a slightly worn master cylinder pivot. (3.2.B5)
Oil leak
Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
sidecar wheel bearing is noisey
Front Sidecar direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.1b)
Nearside Sidecar wheel bearings have slight play (5.2.3c)
Nearside Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)
Rear Sidecar direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)
Sidecar rear position lamp slightly discoloured (1.1.2b)
side car tyre cracking and split
Sidecar wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
How Reliable is the BMW R80?
Based on 35,460 MOT tests across 3,873 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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ETV 85V is a 1979 BMW R80 in Red with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 ETV 85V, 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.
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How do I check the history of ETV 85V?
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What year was ETV 85V registered?
ETV 85V is a 1979 BMW R80, first registered on 26 September 1979.
Is ETV 85V safe to buy?
The MOT history for ETV 85V shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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