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D879 ONM

1987 BMW R80

Silver Petrol 797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

49,167 mi
Last recorded49,167 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 1987 BMW R8043,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD879 ONM
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine797cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 49,167 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 49,094 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 48,972 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 48,884 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2021 48,867 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 46,741 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 46,014 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 45,871 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 43,870 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2016 43,869 miles

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly sticks (6.2.1f)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 43,018 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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D879 ONM is a 1987 BMW R80 in Silver with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 D879 ONM, 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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What year was D879 ONM registered?

D879 ONM is a 1987 BMW R80, first registered on 22 January 1987.

Is D879 ONM safe to buy?

The MOT history for D879 ONM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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