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JWT 233V

1979 BMW R80

Black Petrol 797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,088 mi
Last recorded60,088 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2011
Typical for 1979 BMW R8044,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJWT 233V
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine797cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2011 60,088 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 60,088 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 60,088 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Fail 13 Jul 2009 60,087 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 60,087 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2007 60,088 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 60,088 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 60,088 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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JWT 233V is a 1979 BMW R80 in Black with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 JWT 233V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JWT 233V registered?

JWT 233V is a 1979 BMW R80, first registered on 7 August 1979.

Is JWT 233V safe to buy?

The MOT history for JWT 233V shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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