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E418 SWY

1987 BMW R80

White Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,210 mi
Last recorded90,210 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2011
Typical for 1987 BMW R8043,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE418 SWY
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2011 90,210 miles

rear shock bushes worn

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

front tyre has uneven wear and slight cracking

Fail 6 Apr 2011 90,210 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

front tyre has uneven wear and slight cracking

rear shock bushes worn

Pass 23 Sep 2009 84,242 miles

split in tread of rear tyre

Pass 2 Sep 2008 80,911 miles

Clutch Cable Fraying

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

N/S/R Footrest mounting bolt Loose

Pass 28 Aug 2007 79,506 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 5 May 2006 75,820 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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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E418 SWY is a 1987 BMW R80 in White with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 E418 SWY, 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 E418 SWY registered?

E418 SWY is a 1987 BMW R80, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is E418 SWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for E418 SWY shows 6 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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