MOT Status
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103,927 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear rear brake linkage has flex however brake can still be readily applied
Front Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment under load rear pedal can flick underneath causing it to be unable to use (1.1.15 (f))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
slight oil leak from L/H cylinder head
Front Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment under load rear pedal can flick underneath causing it to be unable to use (1.1.15 (f))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
slight oil leak from L/H cylinder head
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)
fairing screen discoloured
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)
fairing screen discoloured
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)
Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW R80?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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E439 FJM is a 1988 BMW R80 in Blue with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 E439 FJM, 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.
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E439 FJM is a 1988 BMW R80, first registered on 5 February 1988.
Is E439 FJM safe to buy?
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