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UMJ 3W

1981 BMW R80

White Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

37,342 mi
Last recorded37,342 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1981 BMW R8026,372 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUMJ 3W
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 37,342 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 33,481 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 32,373 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 32,162 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 31,954 miles

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 9 Sep 2014 31,436 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 31,436 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 24 May 2013 30,939 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 30,496 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2012 30,496 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 5 May 2009 30,476 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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UMJ 3W is a 1981 BMW R80 in White with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 UMJ 3W, 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 UMJ 3W?

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What year was UMJ 3W registered?

UMJ 3W is a 1981 BMW R80, first registered on 26 March 1981.

Is UMJ 3W safe to buy?

The MOT history for UMJ 3W shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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