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K164 YRD

1993 BMW R80

Black Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

42,857 mi
Last recorded42,857 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 1993 BMW R8039,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK164 YRD
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 42,857 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 42,558 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 42,015 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 41,326 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 40,675 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 39,987 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 39,047 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 39,030 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 37,760 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 37,597 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 37,206 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 36,370 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 34,584 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 34,584 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 32,722 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 31,537 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 29,431 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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K164 YRD is a 1993 BMW R80 in Black with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1993 BMW R80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.4% with a typical mileage of 39,883 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 K164 YRD, 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 33 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 K164 YRD?

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What year was K164 YRD registered?

K164 YRD is a 1993 BMW R80, first registered on 24 June 1993.

Is K164 YRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for K164 YRD shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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