MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,431 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
slight pitting front forks
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)
How Reliable is the BMW R80?
Based on 35,460 MOT tests across 3,873 vehicles.
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TMT 556S is a 1978 BMW R80 in Orange with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
Across all 1978 BMW R80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 40,096 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 TMT 556S, 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 48 years old, this BMW R80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was TMT 556S registered?
TMT 556S is a 1978 BMW R80, first registered on 19 January 1978.
Is TMT 556S safe to buy?
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