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E587 ABW

1988 BMW R80

Grey Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,592 mi
Last recorded75,592 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 1988 BMW R8038,965 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE587 ABW
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 75,592 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

day time test

Fail 7 Aug 2024 75,591 miles

All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements colour, size and positioning (0.1 (d))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 75,345 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 7,534 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 75,332 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2015 75,332 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 73,251 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 72,089 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 70,045 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 69,759 miles

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

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

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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E587 ABW is a 1988 BMW R80 in Grey with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E587 ABW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E587 ABW?

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What year was E587 ABW registered?

E587 ABW is a 1988 BMW R80, first registered on 6 April 1988.

Is E587 ABW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E587 ABW shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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