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LDF 401V

1980 BMW R80

Blue Petrol 797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,252 mi
Last recorded80,252 miles
Recorded on15 May 2008
Typical for 1980 BMW R8037,283 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLDF 401V
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine797cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2008 80,252 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 80,243 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Brake pedal is inoperative (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2007 54,016 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 54,016 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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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LDF 401V is a 1980 BMW R80 in Blue with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1980 BMW R80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 37,283 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 LDF 401V, 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 46 years old, this BMW R80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LDF 401V?

You can check the full history of LDF 401V by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LDF 401V registered?

LDF 401V is a 1980 BMW R80, first registered on 12 May 1980.

Is LDF 401V safe to buy?

The MOT history for LDF 401V shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LDF 401V have outstanding finance?

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