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XVL 211S

1978 BMW R80

Blue Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,231 mi
Last recorded42,231 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 1978 BMW R8040,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXVL 211S
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2018 42,231 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 42,220 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 42,211 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel air in system (3.1.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 44,694 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 41,687 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 41,685 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 41,642 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2011 41,505 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 41,501 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 41,498 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 41,498 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 41,472 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 41,416 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 41,347 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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XVL 211S is a 1978 BMW R80 in Blue with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XVL 211S, 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 XVL 211S registered?

XVL 211S is a 1978 BMW R80, first registered on 6 February 1978.

Is XVL 211S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XVL 211S shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XVL 211S have outstanding finance?

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