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RNW 59W

1980 BMW R80

Blue Petrol 797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,289 mi
Last recorded97,289 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2013
Typical for 1980 BMW R8037,283 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNW 59W
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine797cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2013 97,289 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b)

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated (2.4.A2a(i))

Nearside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

sidecar body poorly mounted

Pass 28 Jul 2012 94,374 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2011 93,497 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 93,356 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 93,087 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 91,960 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 89,860 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 88,814 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 88,814 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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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RNW 59W is a 1980 BMW R80 in Blue with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1980 BMW R80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 37,283 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 RNW 59W, 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 46 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 RNW 59W registered?

RNW 59W is a 1980 BMW R80, first registered on 6 November 1980.

Is RNW 59W safe to buy?

The MOT history for RNW 59W shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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