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1991 BMW R80 0.8L Petrol · J278 GGA

J278 GGA

1991 BMW R80 (0.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1991. Recorded mileage 29,088 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 15/10/2025
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1991
Engine
798cc

J278 GGA Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 16/10/2024
  • 29,088 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
30
/ 100 · Poor
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✗ Poor MOT pass rate (40%)
! Older vehicle
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J278 GGA Mileage History

  1. 07/04/202328,976 mi
  2. 02/05/202328,982 mi+6 mi
  3. 03/05/202328,989 mi+7 mi
  4. 16/10/202429,088 mi+99 mi
  5. 16/10/202429,088 mi

Average of roughly 73 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

J278 GGA MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 BMW R80 (J278 GGA) between April 2023 and October 2024.

The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 16 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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