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Q742YUX

2004 BMW R80

White Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

45,707 mi
Last recorded45,707 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ742YUX
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 45,707 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Apr 2025 45,588 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 44,921 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 44,816 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 44,376 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 44,323 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2015 44,099 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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Q742YUX is a 2004 BMW R80 in White with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Q742YUX, 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 22 years old, this BMW R80 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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Q742YUX is a 2004 BMW R80, first registered on 15 July 2004.

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