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M238 NRD

1994 BMW R80

Red Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

6,043 mi
Last recorded6,043 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 1994 BMW R8046,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM238 NRD
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 6,043 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 10 Jul 2024 3,664 miles

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 1,070 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2022 98,702 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 96,594 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2021 96,565 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 95,631 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 94,187 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 30 Jun 2018 94,158 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 91,975 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016 91,295 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 89,234 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 89,206 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2014 87,247 miles

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

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 13 Jun 2013 84,943 miles

gear lever pivot worn

rear tyre is flat

Pass 6 Apr 2011 84,513 miles

Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Fail 31 Mar 2011 84,513 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2009 84,510 miles

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

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

fuel pipes perished

surface corrosion to front discs

Pass 23 Jun 2007 84,052 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 84,052 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 82,692 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2005 81,204 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 29 Jun 2005 81,204 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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M238 NRD is a 1994 BMW R80 in Red with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 M238 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.

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What year was M238 NRD registered?

M238 NRD is a 1994 BMW R80, first registered on 17 August 1994.

Is M238 NRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for M238 NRD shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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