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G581 WPU

1989 BMW R80

Red Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

74,302 mi
Last recorded74,302 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 1989 BMW R8044,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG581 WPU
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 74,302 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 74,182 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 74,176 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 73,570 miles

Rear Slightly reduced damping rear shock

Pass 5 May 2018 72,570 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 70,178 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2017 70,178 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 66,243 miles

Front Gradient brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.D1d)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 16 Mar 2016 66,243 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Gradient brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.D1d)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2015 66,227 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 22 Apr 2015 66,227 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2014 65,932 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 64,167 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 62,466 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 62,466 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Fail 22 Apr 2010 60,907 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 60,907 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 60,169 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 15 May 2009 60,169 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 58,961 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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G581 WPU is a 1989 BMW R80 in Red with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1989 BMW R80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 44,756 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 G581 WPU, 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 37 years old, this BMW R80 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G581 WPU registered?

G581 WPU is a 1989 BMW R80, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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