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L893 RNG

1994 BMW R80

Black Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

3,774 mi
Last recorded3,774 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 BMW R8046,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL893 RNG
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 3,774 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024
Pass 18 May 2023 3,428 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 1,653 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 165 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 1,564 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 May 2017 44,253 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 1,016 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 181 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 43,523 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 43,490 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 42,865 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 42,865 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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L893 RNG is a 1994 BMW R80 in Black with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 L893 RNG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L893 RNG registered?

L893 RNG is a 1994 BMW R80, first registered on 1 May 1994.

Is L893 RNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L893 RNG shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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