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WGM 871Y

1983 BMW R80

Red Petrol 797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

19,686 mi
Last recorded19,686 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 1983 BMW R8041,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWGM 871Y
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine797cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 19,686 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 17,198 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 17,178 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2011 17,178 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 13,821 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2009 13,793 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 12,897 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2007 11,164 miles

slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 24 Aug 2006 10,800 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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WGM 871Y is a 1983 BMW R80 in Red 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 WGM 871Y, 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 WGM 871Y registered?

WGM 871Y is a 1983 BMW R80, first registered on 30 June 1983.

Is WGM 871Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for WGM 871Y 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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