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E647 LUW

1988 BMW R80

Red Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

3,703 mi
Last recorded3,703 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 BMW R8038,965 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE647 LUW
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 3,703 miles

Front Tyre perishing on side walls

Pass 28 Sep 2024 3,498 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 3,396 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 3,302 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 3,002 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 2,840 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 2,620 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 2,128 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 1,932 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 588 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 98,614 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 29 May 2013 96,455 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 94,258 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 92,273 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 90,516 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 88,607 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 86,940 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 85,020 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 85,010 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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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E647 LUW is a 1988 BMW R80 in Red with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 E647 LUW, 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

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What year was E647 LUW registered?

E647 LUW is a 1988 BMW R80, first registered on 27 January 1988.

Is E647 LUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E647 LUW shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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