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D43 FYV

1987 BMW R80

White Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

6,662 mi
Last recorded6,662 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1987 BMW R8043,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD43 FYV
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 6,662 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 4,569 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 4,569 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 1,514 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 99,404 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 99,404 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 97,100 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 97,098 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 94,208 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 91,465 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 90,825 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 90,814 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 89,489 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 87,509 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 87,441 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 87,441 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 85,821 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 85,821 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2013 83,152 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 80,883 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 74,136 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 70,022 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 70,022 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 65,040 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 58,243 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 57,364 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 55,989 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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D43 FYV is a 1987 BMW R80 in White with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 D43 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 D43 FYV registered?

D43 FYV is a 1987 BMW R80, first registered on 9 March 1987.

Is D43 FYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for D43 FYV shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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