MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
62,089 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Slow return on throttle unit
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Fuel cap sealing washer torn (7.2.2c)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Offside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)
Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the BMW R80?
Based on 35,460 MOT tests across 3,873 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FLT 278T is a 1979 BMW R80 in Red with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 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 FLT 278T, 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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What year was FLT 278T registered?
FLT 278T is a 1979 BMW R80, first registered on 11 May 1979.
Is FLT 278T safe to buy?
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