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JWR 389Y

1982 BMW R80

Blue Petrol 797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

18,542 mi
Last recorded18,542 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 1982 BMW R8039,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJWR 389Y
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine797cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 18,542 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 14,987 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 12,953 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 11,792 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 9,879 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 8,334 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 8,334 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 12 May 2012 4,952 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 1,748 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 854 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 62,414 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 60,738 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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JWR 389Y is a 1982 BMW R80 in Blue with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1982 BMW R80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 39,848 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 JWR 389Y, 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 44 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 JWR 389Y registered?

JWR 389Y is a 1982 BMW R80, first registered on 15 September 1982.

Is JWR 389Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for JWR 389Y shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JWR 389Y have outstanding finance?

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