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J684 UUX

1991 BMW R80

Grey Petrol 797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

59,883 mi
Last recorded59,883 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1991 BMW R8038,818 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ684 UUX
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine797cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 59,883 miles

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

Rear diff has oil leak

engine has oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2024 58,551 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 58,551 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 56,389 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 53,165 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 51,579 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 50,617 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2020 50,586 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 50,081 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 50,081 miles

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 44,833 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2008 44,833 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 32,234 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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J684 UUX is a 1991 BMW R80 in Grey with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 J684 UUX, 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 J684 UUX registered?

J684 UUX is a 1991 BMW R80, first registered on 6 August 1991.

Is J684 UUX safe to buy?

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