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WDC 661Y

1982 BMW R80

Blue Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

80,776 mi
Last recorded80,776 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 1982 BMW R8039,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWDC 661Y
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 80,776 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 79,544 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 78,994 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 78,947 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 78,792 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 78,788 miles

Decelerometer brake test the less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.E1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2013 78,745 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 78,582 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 78,183 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 77,755 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 77,751 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 May 2007 77,241 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 77,070 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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WDC 661Y is a 1982 BMW R80 in Blue with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WDC 661Y, 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 WDC 661Y?

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What year was WDC 661Y registered?

WDC 661Y is a 1982 BMW R80, first registered on 20 October 1982.

Is WDC 661Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for WDC 661Y shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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