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K540 NGD

1992 BMW R80

Black Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

42,683 mi
Last recorded42,683 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 1992 BMW R8039,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK540 NGD
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 42,683 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2025 42,381 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 42,188 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 42,152 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 42,040 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 42,024 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2021 41,758 miles
Pass 9 May 2020 40,970 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 40,833 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 40,683 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 40,499 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 40,497 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 14 May 2016 40,201 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 39,653 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 38,884 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 37,549 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 35,631 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 34,330 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 33,262 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 31,527 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 31,527 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 27,753 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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K540 NGD is a 1992 BMW R80 in Black with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K540 NGD, 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

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What year was K540 NGD registered?

K540 NGD is a 1992 BMW R80, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K540 NGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for K540 NGD shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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