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M914 SWG

1994 BMW R80

Red Petrol 797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

16,923 mi
Last recorded16,923 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 BMW R8046,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM914 SWG
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine797cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 16,923 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 16,663 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 15,847 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 15,471 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 15,471 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 14,842 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 14,487 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 13,731 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 13,008 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 12,924 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 12,830 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 12,433 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 12,433 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 11,452 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 11,318 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 10,925 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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M914 SWG is a 1994 BMW R80 in Red with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 M914 SWG, 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

How do I check the history of M914 SWG?

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What year was M914 SWG registered?

M914 SWG is a 1994 BMW R80, first registered on 20 September 1994.

Is M914 SWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for M914 SWG shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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