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E104 EOY

1988 BMW R80

White Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

198 mi
Last recorded198 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2022
Typical for 1988 BMW R8038,965 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE104 EOY
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2022 198 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 192 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 189 miles

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 99 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018
Pass 20 Jan 2016 56,881 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 72,165 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2014 72,165 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 63,562 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 59,011 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 51,290 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2011 51,290 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 44,749 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 44,749 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 90,087 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 80,503 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 80,503 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 71,253 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 67,450 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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E104 EOY is a 1988 BMW R80 in White with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1988 BMW R80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 38,965 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 E104 EOY, 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 38 years old, this BMW R80 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E104 EOY registered?

E104 EOY is a 1988 BMW R80, first registered on 2 April 1988.

Is E104 EOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for E104 EOY shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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