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URG 294Y

1983 BMW R80

Red Petrol 797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

51,114 mi
Last recorded51,114 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2021
Typical for 1983 BMW R8041,105 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationURG 294Y
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine797cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2021 51,114 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 50,833 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 50,708 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 50,471 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 49,714 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 48,779 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 9 May 2012 47,113 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 44,039 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 May 2010 40,371 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 63,836 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 6 May 2009 63,836 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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URG 294Y is a 1983 BMW R80 in Red with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 URG 294Y, 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 URG 294Y registered?

URG 294Y is a 1983 BMW R80, first registered on 9 June 1983.

Is URG 294Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for URG 294Y shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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