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E637 CBL

1987 BMW R80

Blue Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

385 mi
Last recorded385 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 1987 BMW R8043,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE637 CBL
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 385 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 65,927 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 63,904 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 61,633 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 59,192 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 58,019 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 57,070 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 56,820 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 55,729 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 54,743 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 53,274 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 52,126 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2008 52,126 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 49,633 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 5 Feb 2007 49,633 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2005 47,106 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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E637 CBL is a 1987 BMW R80 in Blue with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 E637 CBL, 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.

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E637 CBL is a 1987 BMW R80, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E637 CBL safe to buy?

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