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PCB 670S

1977 BMW R80

Blue Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

40,460 mi
Last recorded40,460 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2013
Typical for 1977 BMW R8032,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPCB 670S
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2013 40,460 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 39,311 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 39,311 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Fail 23 Jul 2011 37,920 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 37,920 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2010 37,160 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 37,160 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 34,637 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 32,831 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 30,223 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

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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PCB 670S is a 1977 BMW R80 in Blue with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1977 BMW R80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 32,446 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 PCB 670S, 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 49 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 PCB 670S?

You can check the full history of PCB 670S by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was PCB 670S registered?

PCB 670S is a 1977 BMW R80, first registered on 8 November 1977.

Is PCB 670S safe to buy?

The MOT history for PCB 670S shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PCB 670S have outstanding finance?

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