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D505 FRV

1987 BMW R80

Red Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

56,353 mi
Last recorded56,353 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 1987 BMW R8043,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD505 FRV
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 56,353 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2026 56,353 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 55,121 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 53,718 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 52,263 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 50,652 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 49,690 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 49,018 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 46,858 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 46,858 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2018 44,645 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 42,176 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 39,800 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 38,243 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 37,468 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2014 37,468 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 36,468 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 34,930 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 33,151 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 9 Feb 2010 31,548 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 31,548 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 29,545 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 27,729 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 25,944 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 24,575 miles

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

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

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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D505 FRV is a 1987 BMW R80 in Red with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 D505 FRV, 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

How do I check the history of D505 FRV?

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What year was D505 FRV registered?

D505 FRV is a 1987 BMW R80, first registered on 25 March 1987.

Is D505 FRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for D505 FRV shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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