MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,810 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
How Reliable is the BMW R80?
Based on 35,460 MOT tests across 3,873 vehicles.
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L989 ARU is a 1993 BMW R80 in Red with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 L989 ARU, 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 L989 ARU registered?
L989 ARU is a 1993 BMW R80, first registered on 1 August 1993.
Is L989 ARU safe to buy?
The MOT history for L989 ARU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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