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D950 APL

1987 BMW R80

Red Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

80,060 mi
Last recorded80,060 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2014
Typical for 1987 BMW R8043,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD950 APL
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2014 80,060 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 75,942 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 75,897 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 71,552 miles

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 22 Mar 2011 71,531 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

rear tyre starting to perish recomend early replacement

Pass 11 Mar 2010 70,427 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 69,430 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

exhaust has been repaired

Fail 5 Mar 2009 69,407 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

exhaust has been repaired

Pass 8 Mar 2008 68,599 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

transmission noisey

Fail 5 Mar 2008 68,588 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

transmission noisey

Fail 17 Aug 2007 68,540 miles

Front Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 66,604 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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D950 APL is a 1987 BMW R80 in Red with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 D950 APL, 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 D950 APL registered?

D950 APL is a 1987 BMW R80, first registered on 13 March 1987.

Is D950 APL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D950 APL shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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