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XEE 243V

1980 BMW R80

Blue Petrol 797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,206 mi
Last recorded21,206 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 1980 BMW R8037,283 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXEE 243V
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine797cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 21,206 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 21,171 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 21,040 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 20,993 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 20,993 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 20,815 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 27 Jul 2005 2,776 miles

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 27 Jul 2005 2,776 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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XEE 243V is a 1980 BMW R80 in Blue with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1980 BMW R80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 37,283 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 XEE 243V, 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 46 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 XEE 243V?

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What year was XEE 243V registered?

XEE 243V is a 1980 BMW R80, first registered on 13 March 1980.

Is XEE 243V safe to buy?

The MOT history for XEE 243V shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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