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K246 WPB

1993 BMW R80

Red Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

31,732 mi
Last recorded31,732 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 BMW R8039,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK246 WPB
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 31,732 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 31,036 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 30,394 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 29,529 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 27,537 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 26,806 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 26,806 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 26,223 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 25,967 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 25,729 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 25,379 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 25,191 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 25,084 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 24,480 miles

Rear tyre on 2mm

Pass 16 Jun 2012 23,588 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 23,588 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 22,563 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 22,544 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Fail 26 May 2010 22,383 miles

Rear Brake linkage excessively corroded (3.2.A1c)

Pass 26 May 2010 22,383 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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K246 WPB is a 1993 BMW R80 in Red with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K246 WPB, 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

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What year was K246 WPB registered?

K246 WPB is a 1993 BMW R80, first registered on 22 March 1993.

Is K246 WPB safe to buy?

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