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SSD 272Y

1982 BMW R80

Blue Petrol 797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

26,898 mi
Last recorded26,898 miles
Recorded on25 May 2016
Typical for 1982 BMW R8039,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSSD 272Y
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine797cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2016 26,898 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 26,676 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 26,150 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 25,964 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 25,486 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2010 25,067 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 245,177 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 24,177 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Fail 21 Aug 2009 24,175 miles

Centre Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2008 23,095 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 22,130 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 20,267 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 18,328 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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SSD 272Y is a 1982 BMW R80 in Blue with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1982 BMW R80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 39,848 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 SSD 272Y, 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 44 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 SSD 272Y?

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What year was SSD 272Y registered?

SSD 272Y is a 1982 BMW R80, first registered on 17 September 1982.

Is SSD 272Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for SSD 272Y shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SSD 272Y have outstanding finance?

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