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PVP 456Y

1982 BMW R80

Black Petrol 797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

49,118 mi
Last recorded49,118 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 1982 BMW R8039,848 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPVP 456Y
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine797cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 49,118 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 48,736 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 48,138 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 48,138 miles

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel ADJUSTED. (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 47,557 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 47,112 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 46,389 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 45,073 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 43,323 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 41,758 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 40,557 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 39,113 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 37,244 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 36,146 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 34,479 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 32,693 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 30,413 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 30,401 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2006 28,510 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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PVP 456Y is a 1982 BMW R80 in Black with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PVP 456Y, 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 PVP 456Y registered?

PVP 456Y is a 1982 BMW R80, first registered on 29 September 1982.

Is PVP 456Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for PVP 456Y shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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