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LWE 915W

1981 BMW R80

Black Petrol 797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

23,688 mi
Last recorded23,688 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2021
Typical for 1981 BMW R8026,372 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLWE 915W
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine797cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2021 23,688 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 23,689 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 23,689 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 23,690 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 23,690 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 23,690 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 23,965 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 23,701 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 21,165 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 18,767 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 14,164 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 11,753 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 9,109 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 6,937 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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LWE 915W is a 1981 BMW R80 in Black with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LWE 915W, 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 LWE 915W?

You can check the full history of LWE 915W by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LWE 915W registered?

LWE 915W is a 1981 BMW R80, first registered on 30 March 1981.

Is LWE 915W safe to buy?

The MOT history for LWE 915W shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LWE 915W have outstanding finance?

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