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G899 LAW

1990 BMW R80

Black Petrol 797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

28,204 mi
Last recorded28,204 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 1990 BMW R8042,193 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG899 LAW
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine797cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 28,204 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 27,682 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 27,281 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 26,455 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 26,442 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable fitted backwards. (5.2.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 25,371 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2020 25,371 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 24,384 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 23,371 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 23,017 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 22,568 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 21,326 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 20,546 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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G899 LAW is a 1990 BMW R80 in Black with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 G899 LAW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G899 LAW registered?

G899 LAW is a 1990 BMW R80, first registered on 8 May 1990.

Is G899 LAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G899 LAW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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