MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,715 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b)
Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the BMW R80?
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MWX 166V is a 1980 BMW R80 in Black 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 MWX 166V, 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.
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MWX 166V is a 1980 BMW R80, first registered on 19 April 1980.
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