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L708 WDL

1993 BMW R80

Green Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

1,771 mi
Last recorded1,771 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 BMW R8039,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL708 WDL
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 1,771 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 1,182 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 437 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 344 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021
Pass 22 Oct 2015 31,128 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 28,408 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 28,408 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2010 27,005 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 27,005 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 25,366 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 23,233 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 21,738 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 19,917 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 19,917 miles

Centre Front Upper Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

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

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

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

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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L708 WDL is a 1993 BMW R80 in Green with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 L708 WDL, 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.

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What year was L708 WDL registered?

L708 WDL is a 1993 BMW R80, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L708 WDL safe to buy?

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