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J38 MDD

1992 BMW R80

Red Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,447 mi
Last recorded93,447 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 1992 BMW R8039,518 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ38 MDD
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 93,447 miles

Offside Rear Oil Leak from Offside suspension Gaiter

Oil Leak below engine

Pass 1 Aug 2019 92,795 miles

Nearside Front Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 92,618 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 92,604 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2013 92,430 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 92,426 miles

Offside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 92,045 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 90,865 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 78,895 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 77,972 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 77,512 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 75,818 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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J38 MDD is a 1992 BMW R80 in Red with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1992 BMW R80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 39,518 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 J38 MDD, 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 34 years old, this BMW R80 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J38 MDD?

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What year was J38 MDD registered?

J38 MDD is a 1992 BMW R80, first registered on 10 February 1992.

Is J38 MDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for J38 MDD shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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