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UCS 595Y

1983 BMW R80

Blue Petrol 797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

47,472 mi
Last recorded47,472 miles
Recorded on18 May 2019
Typical for 1983 BMW R8041,105 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUCS 595Y
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine797cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2019 47,472 miles

slight play in rear wheel bearing

Fail 18 May 2019 47,472 miles

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

slight play in rear wheel bearing

Pass 27 Mar 2018 47,326 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 47,326 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 19 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 46,882 miles

Nearside handgrip loose

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

gear lever bush play

rear tyre perished

slight frame corrosion

throttle notchy

Pass 30 May 2011 46,665 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

front brake performance has only just met minimum standard

suspension soft

Pass 5 May 2009 46,319 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 45,938 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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UCS 595Y is a 1983 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 1983 BMW R80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 41,105 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 UCS 595Y, 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 43 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 UCS 595Y registered?

UCS 595Y is a 1983 BMW R80, first registered on 8 April 1983.

Is UCS 595Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for UCS 595Y 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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