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E163 SNW

1987 BMW R80

Red Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,617 mi
Last recorded23,617 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 BMW R8043,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE163 SNW
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 29 Sep 2025 23,617 miles

Nearside Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened fork stanchion (chrome) has light surface pitting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened fork stanchion (chrome) has light surface pitting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 23,617 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyre close to wear marker on outer centre edges with age related cracking to tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened light surface pitting to fork stanchion (chrome) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened light surface pitting to fork stanchion (chrome) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 22,817 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyre worn close to the wear marker in centre section (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 22,107 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 21,818 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyre worn close to wear marker (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork seal leaking slightly (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 21,507 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 20,919 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 20,691 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil N/S fork has very light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 May 2014 20,117 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 19,444 miles

Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 18,318 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 16,748 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 16,664 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 16,646 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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E163 SNW is a 1987 BMW R80 in Red with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E163 SNW, 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 E163 SNW registered?

E163 SNW is a 1987 BMW R80, first registered on 22 October 1987.

Is E163 SNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E163 SNW shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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