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POP 959Y

1982 BMW R80

Red Petrol 797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

24,697 mi
Last recorded24,697 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2014
Typical for 1982 BMW R8039,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPOP 959Y
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine797cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2014 24,697 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 3 Jul 2013 23,546 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 23,348 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 23,348 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 22,826 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 22,794 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 23 Sep 2009 22,785 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 1 Jul 2009 22,776 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 22,670 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 22,524 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 21,984 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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POP 959Y is a 1982 BMW R80 in Red with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1982 BMW R80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 39,848 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 POP 959Y, 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 44 years old, this BMW R80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was POP 959Y registered?

POP 959Y is a 1982 BMW R80, first registered on 31 August 1982.

Is POP 959Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for POP 959Y shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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