MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,860 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)
Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)
Front brakes binding slightly
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b) DANGEROUS
Front brakes binding slightly
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Front brakes binding slightly
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
How Reliable is the BMW R80?
Based on 35,460 MOT tests across 3,873 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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XYX 359T is a 1978 BMW R80 in Orange with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 XYX 359T, 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.
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XYX 359T is a 1978 BMW R80, first registered on 3 November 1978.
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