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LOJ 375X

1981 BMW R80

Red Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2015
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99 mi
Last recorded99 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2014
Typical for 1981 BMW R8026,372 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLOJ 375X
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2014 99 miles

new odometer fitted at time of test

Fail 6 Mar 2013 47,914 miles

Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Rear Brake drum(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear Stop lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Oil on rear tyre

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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LOJ 375X is a 1981 BMW R80 in Red with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1981 BMW R80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 26,372 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 LOJ 375X, 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 45 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 LOJ 375X?

You can check the full history of LOJ 375X by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LOJ 375X registered?

LOJ 375X is a 1981 BMW R80, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is LOJ 375X safe to buy?

The MOT history for LOJ 375X shows 2 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 LOJ 375X have outstanding finance?

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