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TJB 694Y

1982 BMW R80

Silver Petrol 797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

48,220 mi
Last recorded48,220 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1982 BMW R8039,848 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJB 694Y
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine797cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 48,220 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 48,112 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 47,635 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 46,181 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 44,070 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 43,553 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 92,980 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 92,956 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 92,956 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Front Brake component cracked but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 92,733 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 92,733 miles

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

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 92,631 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 90,202 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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TJB 694Y is a 1982 BMW R80 in Silver 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 TJB 694Y, 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

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What year was TJB 694Y registered?

TJB 694Y is a 1982 BMW R80, first registered on 23 December 1982.

Is TJB 694Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for TJB 694Y 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.

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