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KNW 330V

1979 BMW R80

Blue Petrol 797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

72,332 mi
Last recorded72,332 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 1979 BMW R8044,863 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKNW 330V
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine797cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2016 72,332 miles

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

Front advise front brake adjustment

Pass 31 Mar 2015 68,273 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 68,243 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2014 61,185 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 61,152 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2012 51,942 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 51,891 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2011 48,273 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 42,419 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 35,618 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 28,798 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 28,791 miles

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

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 24,551 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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KNW 330V is a 1979 BMW R80 in Blue with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KNW 330V, 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 KNW 330V registered?

KNW 330V is a 1979 BMW R80, first registered on 9 November 1979.

Is KNW 330V safe to buy?

The MOT history for KNW 330V shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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