MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
29,088 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 0.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear tyre under inflated
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.65 mm (5.2.3 (e))
battery insecure
Central Front Upper Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture inside mudgaurd (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.65 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported at fairing (1.1.11 (d) (i))
battery insecure
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Nearside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Nearside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Nearside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Brake lever excessively damaged (3.2.A1c)
Brake pedal is inoperative (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS
Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
Horn not working (1.7.3a) DANGEROUS
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) DANGEROUS
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.2b) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the BMW R80?
Based on 35,460 MOT tests across 3,873 vehicles.
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J278 GGA is a 1991 BMW R80 in Black with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.
Across all 1991 BMW R80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 38,818 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 J278 GGA, 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 35 years old, this BMW R80 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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J278 GGA is a 1991 BMW R80, first registered on 1 August 1991.
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