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E277 XGA

1987 BMW R80

White Petrol 797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

10,649 mi
Last recorded10,649 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2011
Typical for 1987 BMW R8043,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE277 XGA
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine797cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2011 10,649 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 10,649 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 9,830 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 8,256 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 8,256 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 7,364 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 29 Jul 2008 7,364 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 7,326 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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E277 XGA is a 1987 BMW R80 in White with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 E277 XGA, 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 E277 XGA registered?

E277 XGA is a 1987 BMW R80, first registered on 24 October 1987.

Is E277 XGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E277 XGA shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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