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D173 EKS

1987 BMW R80

Black Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2015
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,742 mi
Last recorded59,742 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2014
Typical for 1987 BMW R8043,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD173 EKS
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2014 59,742 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 59,742 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 56,779 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 22,720 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 54,138 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 53,071 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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D173 EKS is a 1987 BMW R80 in Black with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 D173 EKS, 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 D173 EKS registered?

D173 EKS is a 1987 BMW R80, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D173 EKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for D173 EKS shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D173 EKS have outstanding finance?

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