MOT Status
ValidMileage
65,767 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake component inadequately mounted (1.1.21 (c))
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Suspension has reduced damping effect.
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired Lens cracked. (4.2.1 (c) (ii))
Slight oil leak.
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded underside of mudguard (3.2.B2a)
Oil leak (minor)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded underside of mudguard (3.2.B2a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Oil leak (minor)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)
Rear tyre starting to perish
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Throttle stiff but self closes ok.
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Throttle stiff but self returns ok.
Nearside Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW R80?
Based on 35,460 MOT tests across 3,873 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L257 DPF is a 1994 BMW R80 in Red with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
Across all 1994 BMW R80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 46,191 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 L257 DPF, 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 32 years old, this BMW R80 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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L257 DPF is a 1994 BMW R80, first registered on 10 February 1994.
Is L257 DPF safe to buy?
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