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E439 FJM

1988 BMW R80

Blue Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

103,927 mi
Last recorded103,927 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 BMW R8038,965 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE439 FJM
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 103,927 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 103,848 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 103,831 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 103,668 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 103,615 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 103,500 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2020 103,493 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2020 103,490 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 3,046 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 2,384 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 2,292 miles

Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

fairing screen discoloured

Fail 29 May 2012 2,257 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 1,898 miles

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)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 1,200 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 20 May 2010 1,184 miles

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)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 99,323 miles

Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Fail 17 Jun 2008 99,310 miles

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)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 98,643 miles

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?

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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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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What year was E439 FJM registered?

E439 FJM is a 1988 BMW R80, first registered on 5 February 1988.

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