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D642 BPF

1987 BMW R80

Silver Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,198 mi
Last recorded66,198 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 1987 BMW R8043,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD642 BPF
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2022 66,198 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 64,795 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 60,851 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 60,851 miles

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 55,194 miles

front tyre has slight cracks

Pass 14 Sep 2016 49,749 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out causes braking flunctuation (3.2.A1m)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 49,973 miles

Fairing so located that it is likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out causes braking flunctuation (3.2.A1m)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 43,080 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 42,992 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 36,657 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 30,366 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 30,297 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 26,522 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 24,614 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 18,351 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2008 18,351 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Feb 2006 13,650 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2006 13,608 miles

Front Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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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D642 BPF is a 1987 BMW R80 in Silver with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D642 BPF, 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.

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D642 BPF is a 1987 BMW R80, first registered on 3 July 1987.

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