MOT Status
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66,523 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
rear grab rail loose but secure
rear suspension stiff
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
rear brakelight switch is not working
Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
rear brakelight switch is not working
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
rear stoplight switch is not working
Offside Indicator switch does not operate the direction indicators on the side selected (1.5.4)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
rear stoplight switch is not working
rear brakelight switch is not working
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)
rear brakelight switch is not working
Front Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4)
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
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OAE 156Y is a 1983 BMW R80 in Red with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
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 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 OAE 156Y, 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 OAE 156Y registered?
OAE 156Y is a 1983 BMW R80, first registered on 14 April 1983.
Is OAE 156Y safe to buy?
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