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E547 GGM

1988 BMW R80

Grey Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

23,755 mi
Last recorded23,755 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1988 BMW R8038,965 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE547 GGM
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 23,755 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 May 2026 23,755 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 23,755 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 5 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Apr 2023 5 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 23,752 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 23,510 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 23,510 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 May 2018 23,273 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 23,273 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 6 Jun 2017 22,234 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 20,143 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 19,670 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 19,670 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 19,329 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 19,329 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2013 18,695 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

slight cracking on side walls of front tyre

Pass 10 Jun 2013 18,695 miles

slight cracking on side walls of front tyre

Fail 14 Jun 2012 16,978 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

screen painted no clear view

Pass 14 Jun 2012 16,978 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

screen painted no clear view

Pass 9 Mar 2006 16,962 miles

Centre Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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E547 GGM is a 1988 BMW R80 in Grey with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 E547 GGM, 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 E547 GGM registered?

E547 GGM is a 1988 BMW R80, first registered on 1 March 1988.

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The MOT history for E547 GGM shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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