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OGA 390Y

1983 BMW R80

Blue Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1983 BMW R8041,105 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOGA 390Y
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021
Pass 28 Oct 2019 51,720 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 51,332 miles

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

engine oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2016 50,167 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 49,787 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 48,610 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 48,610 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Fail 12 Nov 2012 47,040 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 47,040 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 46,787 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 46,699 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 43,628 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 43,621 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 27 May 2006 45,687 miles

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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OGA 390Y is a 1983 BMW R80 in Blue with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OGA 390Y, 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

How do I check the history of OGA 390Y?

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What year was OGA 390Y registered?

OGA 390Y is a 1983 BMW R80, first registered on 20 May 1983.

Is OGA 390Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for OGA 390Y shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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