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E239 MUC

1988 BMW R80

White Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,186 mi
Last recorded117,186 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1988 BMW R8038,965 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE239 MUC
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 117,186 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 116,911 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 116,247 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 115,538 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 113,609 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 112,675 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 12,042 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 11,862 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 10,190 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 8,964 miles

no front stop switch evident at time of test

Pass 1 May 2015 7,333 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 6,147 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 6,147 miles

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

Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Pass 2 May 2013 4,516 miles

early signs of front brake binding

slightly low efficiency rear brake

Pass 24 Apr 2012 2,863 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 508 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2011 508 miles

Registration plate non-relective border wider than permitted (6.3.4h)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 98,618 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 94,695 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 91,737 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 91,694 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 88,175 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 88,156 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 5 May 2006 85,198 miles

no. plate is of non standard size but readable from 15mts.

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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E239 MUC is a 1988 BMW R80 in White with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 E239 MUC, 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

How do I check the history of E239 MUC?

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What year was E239 MUC registered?

E239 MUC is a 1988 BMW R80, first registered on 11 May 1988.

Is E239 MUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E239 MUC shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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