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OWW 939W

1980 BMW R80

Red Petrol 797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,239 mi
Last recorded62,239 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2009
Typical for 1980 BMW R8037,283 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOWW 939W
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine797cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2009 62,239 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 62,239 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 62,228 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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OWW 939W is a 1980 BMW R80 in Red with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OWW 939W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OWW 939W?

You can check the full history of OWW 939W by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was OWW 939W registered?

OWW 939W is a 1980 BMW R80, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is OWW 939W safe to buy?

The MOT history for OWW 939W shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OWW 939W have outstanding finance?

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