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D117 EAJ

1987 BMW R80

Blue Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

47,339 mi
Last recorded47,339 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 BMW R8043,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD117 EAJ
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 47,339 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 47,339 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 47,327 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 47,301 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 47,275 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 47,275 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 45,182 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 44,396 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 42,647 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 39,931 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 39,307 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 39,307 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 38,314 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 38,291 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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D117 EAJ is a 1987 BMW R80 in Blue with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1987 BMW R80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 43,870 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 D117 EAJ, 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 39 years old, this BMW R80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D117 EAJ registered?

D117 EAJ is a 1987 BMW R80, first registered on 1 February 1987.

Is D117 EAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for D117 EAJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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