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E499 UYC

1987 BMW R80

Red Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,382 mi
Last recorded40,382 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2009
Typical for 1987 BMW R8043,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE499 UYC
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2009 40,382 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 40,382 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2008 38,227 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 38,227 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 3 May 2007 35,665 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 35,230 miles

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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E499 UYC is a 1987 BMW R80 in Red with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E499 UYC, 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 E499 UYC registered?

E499 UYC is a 1987 BMW R80, first registered on 1 November 1987.

Is E499 UYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E499 UYC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E499 UYC have outstanding finance?

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