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E139 WHS

1987 BMW R80

White Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

56,233 mi
Last recorded56,233 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 BMW R8043,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE139 WHS
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 56,233 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2026 56,225 miles

Fuel cap ineffective seal missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside rear view mirror is insecure

Pass 28 Sep 2024 56,000 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 56,000 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 55,351 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2022 55,351 miles

Offside Fuel system component leaking tap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 54,655 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 54,220 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 53,708 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 53,708 miles

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 51,705 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 51,520 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 50,124 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 49,440 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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E139 WHS is a 1987 BMW R80 in White with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E139 WHS, 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 E139 WHS registered?

E139 WHS is a 1987 BMW R80, first registered on 9 October 1987.

Is E139 WHS safe to buy?

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