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L309 WLH

1994 BMW R80

Red Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

68,884 mi
Last recorded68,884 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2019
Typical for 1994 BMW R8046,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL309 WLH
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2019 68,884 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 68,884 miles

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both tyres underinflated (5.2.3 (i))

Indicator switch faulty needs cleaning for lhs indicators (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 68,870 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 68,870 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 687,714 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 68,714 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 68,705 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion both - slight weeping of seals (2.3.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 68,664 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 67,478 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

oil leaking from nearside engine.

Fail 16 Dec 2013 67,478 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

oil leaking from nearside engine.

Pass 11 Dec 2012 66,276 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 7 Dec 2012 66,276 miles

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

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 65,058 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 9 Dec 2011 65,058 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 64,436 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 25 Oct 2010 64,436 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 21 Dec 2009 63,407 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

offside panel insecure

Fail 16 Dec 2009 63,407 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

offside panel insecure

Pass 17 Dec 2008 62,075 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 62,075 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

rear light loose

Pass 20 Dec 2007 59,931 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 59,931 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Dec 2006 57,541 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 57,541 miles

Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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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L309 WLH is a 1994 BMW R80 in Red with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 L309 WLH, 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 L309 WLH registered?

L309 WLH is a 1994 BMW R80, first registered on 19 March 1994.

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