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J927 JGL

1991 BMW R80

Blue Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,656 mi
Last recorded73,656 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 1991 BMW R8038,818 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ927 JGL
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 73,656 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front windscreen cloudy can see over the top !

oil leak

Fail 27 Jul 2024 73,656 miles

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

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front windscreen cloudy can see over the top !

oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2023 68,898 miles

Front Screen is opaque,but you can look over the top of screen!

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

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 68,898 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Screen is opaque,but you can look over the top of screen!

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

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 63,670 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen cloudy can see over!

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2022 63,670 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen cloudy can see over!

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 58,228 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Fail 28 Jul 2021 58,228 miles

Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Front Windscreen deteriorated vision through shield impaired< can see over top of windscreen !

Pass 17 Sep 2020 56,536 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2020 56,536 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 50,786 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 49,936 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 43,518 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 41,338 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 41,304 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 41,069 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 40,958 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 40,751 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 39,649 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 39,168 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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J927 JGL is a 1991 BMW R80 in Blue with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J927 JGL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J927 JGL registered?

J927 JGL is a 1991 BMW R80, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J927 JGL safe to buy?

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