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J278 GGA

1991 BMW R80

Black Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

29,088 mi
Last recorded29,088 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 1991 BMW R8038,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ278 GGA
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 29,088 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 29,088 miles

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))

Pass 3 May 2023 28,989 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 28,982 miles

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))

Fail 7 Apr 2023 28,976 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 28,957 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 28,852 miles

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

Rear tyre under inflated

Pass 26 Jun 2020 28,847 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.65 mm (5.2.3 (e))

battery insecure

Fail 24 Jun 2020 28,846 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2019 28,820 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 28,812 miles

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))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 28,780 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 28,780 miles

Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 28,778 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 28,709 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 28,516 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2014 28,502 miles

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)

Pass 17 May 2012 27,170 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 27,170 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 26,762 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 26,762 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 25,574 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 25,574 miles

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.

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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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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What year was J278 GGA registered?

J278 GGA is a 1991 BMW R80, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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