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D37 FYV

1987 BMW R80

Blue Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

62,698 mi
Last recorded62,698 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 BMW R8043,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD37 FYV
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 62,698 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 58,073 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 55,952 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 54,499 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 54,482 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 54,288 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 53,940 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 53,940 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 53,061 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 52,363 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 8 May 2014 51,347 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 16 May 2013 49,212 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 46,836 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 44,081 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 41,950 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2006 41,797 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 41,797 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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D37 FYV is a 1987 BMW R80 in Blue with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 D37 FYV, 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 D37 FYV registered?

D37 FYV is a 1987 BMW R80, first registered on 13 February 1987.

Is D37 FYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for D37 FYV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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