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PAF 119X

1981 BMW R80

Red Petrol 797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

90,522 mi
Last recorded90,522 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2011
Typical for 1981 BMW R8026,372 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAF 119X
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine797cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2011 90,522 miles

swing arm and rear of engine frame slightly corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2009 89,540 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 85,516 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 82,637 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

battery box area corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2006 78,551 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 78,532 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Jul 2005 74,723 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

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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PAF 119X is a 1981 BMW R80 in Red with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1981 BMW R80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 26,372 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 PAF 119X, 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 45 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 PAF 119X?

You can check the full history of PAF 119X by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was PAF 119X registered?

PAF 119X is a 1981 BMW R80, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is PAF 119X safe to buy?

The MOT history for PAF 119X shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PAF 119X have outstanding finance?

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