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PBY 355W

1981 BMW R80

Orange Petrol 797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2022
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,488 mi
Last recorded40,488 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2021
Typical for 1981 BMW R8026,372 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBY 355W
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1981
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine797cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2021 40,488 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 40,445 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 40,445 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 40,341 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 40,341 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Front tyre direction fitted incorrectly (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 40,317 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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PBY 355W is a 1981 BMW R80 in Orange with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PBY 355W, 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 PBY 355W?

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What year was PBY 355W registered?

PBY 355W is a 1981 BMW R80, first registered on 1 January 1981.

Is PBY 355W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PBY 355W shows 6 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 PBY 355W have outstanding finance?

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