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NOT 968Y

1983 BMW R80

White Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,744 mi
Last recorded80,744 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 1983 BMW R8041,105 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNOT 968Y
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 29 May 2024 80,744 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 79,914 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 76,598 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 80,062 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 83,707 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Slight oil leak at final drive/breather

Pass 7 Sep 2017 19,978 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 17,177 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 12,642 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 12,255 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 2,063 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 19 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 95,011 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006

Steering headbearing has slight 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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NOT 968Y is a 1983 BMW R80 in White with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1983 BMW R80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 41,105 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 NOT 968Y, 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 43 years old, this BMW R80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NOT 968Y registered?

NOT 968Y is a 1983 BMW R80, first registered on 24 June 1983.

Is NOT 968Y safe to buy?

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