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LVN 580W

1981 BMW R80

White Petrol 797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2022
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

20,656 mi
Last recorded20,656 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2021
Typical for 1981 BMW R8026,372 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLVN 580W
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine797cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2021 20,656 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 20,320 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 20,320 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2013 20,224 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 20,059 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 19,859 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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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LVN 580W is a 1981 BMW R80 in White with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LVN 580W, 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 LVN 580W?

You can check the full history of LVN 580W by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LVN 580W registered?

LVN 580W is a 1981 BMW R80, first registered on 24 March 1981.

Is LVN 580W safe to buy?

The MOT history for LVN 580W shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LVN 580W have outstanding finance?

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