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UUU 495S

1977 BMW R80

Blue Petrol 797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2015
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

37,133 mi
Last recorded37,133 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2014
Typical for 1977 BMW R8032,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUUU 495S
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine797cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2014 37,133 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 36,566 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 35,965 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 33,342 miles

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

Nearside Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 5 Jul 2006 33,342 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Nearside Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2005 31,673 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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UUU 495S is a 1977 BMW R80 in Blue with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1977 BMW R80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 32,446 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 UUU 495S, 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 49 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 UUU 495S?

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What year was UUU 495S registered?

UUU 495S is a 1977 BMW R80, first registered on 19 December 1977.

Is UUU 495S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UUU 495S shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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