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EWA 808V

1980 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,095 mi
Last recorded58,095 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 1980 BMW R Series42,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEWA 808V
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 58,095 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 57,058 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 53,049 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 52,999 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 52,978 miles

Upper Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 50,547 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R Series?

Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.

91.2%
Pass Rate
1,463
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
25,486
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,440
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,086
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 603
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 553
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 532
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EWA 808V is a 1980 BMW R Series in Blue with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1980 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 42,524 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 R Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,440 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EWA 808V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R Series typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 46 years old, this BMW R Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EWA 808V?

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What year was EWA 808V registered?

EWA 808V is a 1980 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 January 1980.

Is EWA 808V safe to buy?

The MOT history for EWA 808V shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EWA 808V have outstanding finance?

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