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XAR 818S

1978 BMW R80

Red Petrol 797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

276 mi
Last recorded276 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1978 BMW R8040,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXAR 818S
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine797cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 276 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 15,205 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

centre stand poorly supported

Pass 26 Jun 2024 94,908 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 94,635 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 94,602 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Center stand poorly supported

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 94,223 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 93,944 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 93,485 miles

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Fail 15 Jun 2020 93,458 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 92,938 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 92,478 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 92,478 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 91,963 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 91,531 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 91,068 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 90,636 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 90,342 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 89,951 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 89,217 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 88,720 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 88,371 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2008 87,818 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 87,216 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 4 Mar 2006 86,550 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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XAR 818S is a 1978 BMW R80 in Red with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 XAR 818S, 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

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What year was XAR 818S registered?

XAR 818S is a 1978 BMW R80, first registered on 15 May 1978.

Is XAR 818S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XAR 818S shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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