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M80 BAU

1995 BMW 8 Series

Green Petrol 5576cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,998 mi
Last recorded78,998 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 1995 BMW 8 Series108,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM80 BAU
MakeBMW
Model8 Series
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,576cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 78,998 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 78,064 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 74,478 miles

Nearside windscreen washer jets not working, fluid still sufficient to clear screen

Pass 15 Jun 2022 73,006 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 70,517 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 69,644 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 15 Jun 2020 69,642 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 15 Jul 2019 67,503 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 67,464 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

front to rear brake pipes and fuel pipes covered in underseal/paint

general corrosion to various suspension components

rear diff oil seal leaking

rear wheel steer not working locked in straight position

Pass 24 Sep 2009 65,269 miles

fuel pipe and power steering corroded

odd tyre fitted to nearside front

Fail 19 Aug 2009 65,269 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

all suspension and fuel pipes and power steering pipes corroded

most suspension parts have some rust

How Reliable is the BMW 8 Series?

Based on 10,078 MOT tests across 2,051 vehicles.

85.7%
Pass Rate
6,060
Miles/Year
2,051
On UK Roads
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M80 BAU is a 1995 BMW 8 Series in Green with a 5,576cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1995 BMW 8 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 108,120 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M80 BAU registered?

M80 BAU is a 1995 BMW 8 Series, first registered on 17 February 1995.

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