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FCG 222S

1978 BMW R80

Black Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

41,719 mi
Last recorded41,719 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2021
Typical for 1978 BMW R8040,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFCG 222S
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2021 41,719 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

high beam warning light not working

Pass 20 Jul 2019 41,695 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 41,642 miles

Rear footbrake pedal pivot slightly loose

Pass 15 Jul 2016 41,612 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 41,497 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 41,497 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 41,421 miles

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Fail 3 Feb 2014 41,411 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 41,293 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 41,246 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 41,192 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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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FCG 222S is a 1978 BMW R80 in Black with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1978 BMW R80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 40,096 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 FCG 222S, 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 48 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 FCG 222S registered?

FCG 222S is a 1978 BMW R80, first registered on 24 January 1978.

Is FCG 222S safe to buy?

The MOT history for FCG 222S shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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