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N704 WJB

1995 BMW R80

Red Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

40,426 mi
Last recorded40,426 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 1995 BMW R8031,102 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN704 WJB
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2024 40,426 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 37,002 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 36,883 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 29 Mar 2017 36,883 miles

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

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2016 36,534 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 36,534 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 36,108 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 35,458 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2014 35,453 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 35,152 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 34,297 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 34,297 miles

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

fairing screen misty affecting view of road

Pass 21 Sep 2010 33,746 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 32,856 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 31,729 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 30,065 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 28,570 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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N704 WJB is a 1995 BMW R80 in Red with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1995 BMW R80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 31,102 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 N704 WJB, 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 31 years old, this BMW R80 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N704 WJB registered?

N704 WJB is a 1995 BMW R80, first registered on 24 November 1995.

Is N704 WJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N704 WJB shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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