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OAE 156Y

1983 BMW R80

Red Petrol 797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

66,523 mi
Last recorded66,523 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1983 BMW R8041,105 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAE 156Y
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine797cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 66,523 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 66,083 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 65,608 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 65,153 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 65,153 miles

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 64,884 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 64,738 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 64,640 miles

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))

Pass 22 May 2019 64,241 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 63,853 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 63,853 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2017 62,990 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2017 62,990 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 62,272 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

rear stoplight switch is not working

Fail 1 Jun 2016 62,272 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 62,090 miles

rear brakelight switch is not working

Fail 11 Jun 2015 62,090 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

rear brakelight switch is not working

Pass 13 May 2014 61,138 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 61,138 miles

Front Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 59,352 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 19 May 2012 58,625 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 57,333 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 56,665 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 642,099 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 642,099 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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