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STA 14X

1981 BMW R80

Silver Petrol 797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

41,901 mi
Last recorded41,901 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 1981 BMW R8026,372 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSTA 14X
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine797cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 41,901 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 41,879 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 41,879 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Fail 23 Jul 2011 41,872 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 41,872 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 41,725 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2007 41,637 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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STA 14X is a 1981 BMW R80 in Silver with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1981 BMW R80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 26,372 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 STA 14X, 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 45 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 STA 14X?

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What year was STA 14X registered?

STA 14X is a 1981 BMW R80, first registered on 1 September 1981.

Is STA 14X safe to buy?

The MOT history for STA 14X shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does STA 14X have outstanding finance?

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