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E55 UTJ

1987 BMW R80

White Petrol 797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,399 mi
Last recorded100,399 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 1987 BMW R8043,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE55 UTJ
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine797cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2022 100,399 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 100,369 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2008 304 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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E55 UTJ is a 1987 BMW R80 in White with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 E55 UTJ, 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

How do I check the history of E55 UTJ?

You can check the full history of E55 UTJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was E55 UTJ registered?

E55 UTJ is a 1987 BMW R80, first registered on 1 September 1987.

Is E55 UTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E55 UTJ shows 3 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 E55 UTJ have outstanding finance?

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