CarVerify

Free Car Check

D50 FYV

1987 BMW R80

Red Petrol 798cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

63,642 mi
Last recorded63,642 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2021
Typical for 1987 BMW R8043,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationD50 FYV
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2021 63,642 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 62,731 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 62,546 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 61,889 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

REAR tyre slightly perished

Pass 20 Jun 2017 61,599 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 60,455 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 60,455 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 16 May 2015 60,109 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2014 59,986 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 59,353 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 58,907 miles

slight change in idle speed on lock to lock movement

Pass 14 Feb 2009 58,499 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 57,955 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 57,178 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2007 57,178 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 16 Jan 2006 56,150 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
Full BMW R80 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

D50 FYV is a 1987 BMW R80 in Red with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D50 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

How do I check the history of D50 FYV?

You can check the full history of D50 FYV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was D50 FYV registered?

D50 FYV is a 1987 BMW R80, first registered on 24 February 1987.

Is D50 FYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for D50 FYV shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D50 FYV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on D50 FYV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.