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P753 PTR

1997 BMW R80

White Petrol 797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

92,981 mi
Last recorded92,981 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW R8052,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP753 PTR
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine797cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 92,981 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 84,647 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 83,722 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 83,646 miles

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 82,406 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 82,392 miles

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Tyre showing signs of cracking in tyre wall

Pass 29 Feb 2020 82,006 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 78,754 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 78,754 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2016 70,376 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 69,322 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 65,189 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 89,931 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 89,580 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 81,498 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 80,926 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 75,098 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 75,098 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 65,464 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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P753 PTR is a 1997 BMW R80 in White with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1997 BMW R80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.4% with a typical mileage of 52,714 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 P753 PTR, 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 29 years old, this BMW R80 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P753 PTR registered?

P753 PTR is a 1997 BMW R80, first registered on 1 September 1997.

Is P753 PTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P753 PTR shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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