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E548 GGM

1988 BMW R80

White Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

22,961 mi
Last recorded22,961 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2012
Typical for 1988 BMW R8038,965 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE548 GGM
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2012 22,961 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 21,742 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 20,290 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 24 May 2010 20,283 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 15,009 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 11,427 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 10,401 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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

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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E548 GGM is a 1988 BMW R80 in White with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 E548 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 E548 GGM registered?

E548 GGM is a 1988 BMW R80, first registered on 1 March 1988.

Is E548 GGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E548 GGM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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