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G167 BLT

1990 BMW R80

Black Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

37,064 mi
Last recorded37,064 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 BMW R8042,193 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG167 BLT
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 37,064 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 37,037 miles

Rear Brake linkage excessively worn Linkage rod cracked (1.1.15 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 36,550 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 35,968 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 35,428 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 35,418 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

oil leaking from rear of shaft drive

Pass 1 Sep 2021 34,893 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 34,517 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 34,507 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases balance pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 34,008 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking from rear of engine

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 33,997 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Carburettor (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking from rear of engine

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 33,070 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

steering head bearings slightly notchy

Fail 4 Sep 2018 33,053 miles

Front Wheel excessively distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

steering head bearings slightly notchy

Pass 5 Sep 2017 31,946 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 30,957 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 30,914 miles

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

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop light/ tail light (1.1.3b)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 29,964 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 29,511 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 29,428 miles

slight bind on front brake

Pass 29 Jun 2012 29,057 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 29,057 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 28,987 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

front position light wiring missing

Pass 5 Jul 2010 28,784 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 28,779 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 28,490 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 28,476 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake component is excessively corroded (3.1.5)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 28,266 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 27,901 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 27,889 miles

Fairing so located that it is likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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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G167 BLT is a 1990 BMW R80 in Black with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 1990 BMW R80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 42,193 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 G167 BLT, 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 36 years old, this BMW R80 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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G167 BLT is a 1990 BMW R80, first registered on 29 June 1990.

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