MOT reliability
Bmw 980
7 vehicles · 65 completed MOT tests analysed
89%
MOT pass rate
Based on 7 Bmw 980 vehicles and 65 completed MOT tests, the Bmw 980 has an overall 89% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 57,022 miles.
7
Vehicles
65
MOT tests
710
Avg miles / year
0.5
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw 980 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw 980 MOT tests:
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Other97%
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Brakes6%
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Body & structure3%
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Lamps & electrical3%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension3%
Bmw 980 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (7)
Most common Bmw 980 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw 980 MOT tests:
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
- Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) (1 times)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (1 times)
- Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a) (1 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (1 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b) (1 times)
- Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (1 times)
- Horn not working (1.7.3a) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) (1 times)
- Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) (1 times)
- Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (1 times)
Bmw 980 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1 | 9 | 100% | 42,194 |
| 1989 | 1 | 7 | 71% | 59,712 |
| 1985 | 1 | 14 | 93% | 46,947 |
| 1982 | 1 | 14 | 86% | 66,484 |
| 1981 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 73,233 |
| 1980 | 1 | 10 | 100% | 26,502 |
| 1979 | 1 | 9 | 89% | 84,088 |
Bmw 980 reliability FAQ
Across 7 Bmw 980 vehicles in our MOT data,
89% pass the MOT (a 11% failure rate), with about
0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw 980 MOT issues are:
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l); Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l); Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l).
The typical Bmw 980 in our data has covered around
57,022 miles.
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