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D523 HJD

1987 BMW R80

White Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

16,899 mi
Last recorded16,899 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 BMW R8043,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD523 HJD
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 16,899 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 16,077 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 15,890 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 15,757 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 15,757 miles

Front Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released lever was not returning (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 15,717 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 15,695 miles

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

fuel cap sealing rubber starting to perish but not leaking.

offside rack has a mounting missing

Pass 4 Mar 2015 6,060 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 5,674 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 5,416 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 4,800 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 4,424 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 3,615 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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D523 HJD is a 1987 BMW R80 in White with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 D523 HJD, 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 D523 HJD?

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What year was D523 HJD registered?

D523 HJD is a 1987 BMW R80, first registered on 9 April 1987.

Is D523 HJD safe to buy?

The MOT history for D523 HJD shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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