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M165 NRD

1994 BMW R80

Yellow Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16 mi
Last recorded16 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 1994 BMW R8046,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM165 NRD
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1994
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2024 16 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2021
Pass 15 Aug 2012 97,171 miles

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

windscreen poor view

Pass 19 Aug 2011 42,405 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2011 92,403 miles

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 87,580 miles

unable to see fork seals and stanchions due to fork gaiters

Pass 14 Aug 2009 79,045 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 14 Aug 2009 79,045 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 71,561 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 67,217 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 63,636 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 63,636 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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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M165 NRD is a 1994 BMW R80 in Yellow with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M165 NRD, 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 M165 NRD registered?

M165 NRD is a 1994 BMW R80, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M165 NRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for M165 NRD shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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