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VBL 855S

1978 BMW R80

Black Petrol 797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,888 mi
Last recorded22,888 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 1978 BMW R8040,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBL 855S
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine797cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 28 Oct 2020 22,888 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 22,853 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 22,628 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 22,445 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 21,798 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 21,706 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 20,875 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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VBL 855S is a 1978 BMW R80 in Black 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 VBL 855S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VBL 855S?

You can check the full history of VBL 855S by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VBL 855S registered?

VBL 855S is a 1978 BMW R80, first registered on 4 July 1978.

Is VBL 855S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VBL 855S shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VBL 855S have outstanding finance?

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