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E54 KUW

1987 BMW R80

Red Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

67,744 mi
Last recorded67,744 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 BMW R8043,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE54 KUW
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 67,744 miles

Front tyre perishing between tread

Rear tyre perishing between tread

Pass 18 Sep 2024 66,743 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 66,414 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 66,404 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 65,859 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 64,094 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 62,063 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2016 59,622 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 56,800 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 53,533 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 52,330 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 51,240 miles

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 49,848 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 46,688 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 46,688 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2008 44,496 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 29 May 2007 41,163 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 29 May 2007 41,163 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 38,169 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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E54 KUW is a 1987 BMW R80 in Red with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E54 KUW, 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 E54 KUW registered?

E54 KUW is a 1987 BMW R80, first registered on 1 October 1987.

Is E54 KUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E54 KUW shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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