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MKJ 941W

1980 BMW R80

Black Petrol 797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2021
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,692 mi
Last recorded47,692 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2020
Typical for 1980 BMW R8037,283 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMKJ 941W
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine797cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2020 47,692 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 47,284 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 47,284 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 47,148 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 46,839 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 46,814 miles

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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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MKJ 941W is a 1980 BMW R80 in Black with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MKJ 941W, 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

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What year was MKJ 941W registered?

MKJ 941W is a 1980 BMW R80, first registered on 9 August 1980.

Is MKJ 941W safe to buy?

The MOT history for MKJ 941W shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MKJ 941W have outstanding finance?

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