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D977 MWR

1987 BMW R80

Red Petrol 797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

34,731 mi
Last recorded34,731 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 BMW R8043,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD977 MWR
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine797cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 34,731 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim RIGHT HAND SIDE RIM OF FRONT WHEEL (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 34,438 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 33,951 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 32,244 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 30,376 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 28,792 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 27,073 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 25,394 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 24,856 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 23,316 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 23,282 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 23,200 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 23,200 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 22,519 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 21,747 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 20,337 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 18,885 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 17,950 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 16,351 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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D977 MWR is a 1987 BMW R80 in Red with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 D977 MWR, 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

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What year was D977 MWR registered?

D977 MWR is a 1987 BMW R80, first registered on 27 April 1987.

Is D977 MWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for D977 MWR shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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