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L257 DPF

1994 BMW R80

Red Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

65,767 mi
Last recorded65,767 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 BMW R8046,191 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL257 DPF
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 65,767 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2025 65,767 miles

Front Brake component inadequately mounted (1.1.21 (c))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 65,090 miles

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.

Pass 21 Mar 2018 63,930 miles

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)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 61,922 miles

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)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 59,826 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded underside of mudguard (3.2.B2a)

Oil leak (minor)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 59,826 miles

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)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 57,718 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 17 Mar 2014 54,932 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Throttle stiff but self closes ok.

Pass 28 Mar 2013 51,809 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Throttle stiff but self returns ok.

Pass 3 Apr 2012 49,426 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 49,413 miles

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)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 46,810 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 43,995 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 41,482 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 41,482 miles

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 37,226 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 33,609 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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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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What year was L257 DPF registered?

L257 DPF is a 1994 BMW R80, first registered on 10 February 1994.

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