1985 BMW R80 0.8L Petrol · B910 LAU
1985 BMW R80 (0.8L, petrol). First registered 28 Jun 1985. Recorded mileage 3,588 miles. MOT expired on 28 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW R80
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 3,588 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 0.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
B910 LAU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/04/2025
- 3,588 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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B910 LAU Mileage History
- 25/05/202222,558 mi
- 07/09/20233,361 mi-19,197 mi
- 07/09/20233,361 mi
- 30/04/20253,588 mi+227 mi
Average of roughly -6,471 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
B910 LAU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 BMW R80 (B910 LAU) between May 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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