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D3 TRY

1987 BMW R80

Green Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

3,206 mi
Last recorded3,206 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2023
Typical for 1987 BMW R8043,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD3 TRY
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2023 3,206 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 1,995 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2022 1,995 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 663 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 473 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 13 miles

exhaust noisey

Fail 20 Dec 2019

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column shaft deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

exhaust noisey

Pass 24 Feb 2018 64,069 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2018 64,069 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 63,177 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 11 Feb 2017 63,167 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering mudguard fouling exhaust on lock position (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 May 2011 25,798 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 25,667 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 25,379 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 24,833 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 24,833 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 23,103 miles

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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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D3 TRY is a 1987 BMW R80 in Green with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 D3 TRY, 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 D3 TRY registered?

D3 TRY is a 1987 BMW R80, first registered on 15 May 1987.

Is D3 TRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for D3 TRY shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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