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E64 WCL

1997 BMW R80

White Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,978 mi
Last recorded70,978 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 BMW R8052,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE64 WCL
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2013 70,978 miles

slight bind rear brake

Fail 28 May 2012 69,598 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 28 May 2012 69,598 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 68,103 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

no plate slightly damaged

Pass 29 Aug 2008 66,636 miles

Offside Rear Lower Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 22 Aug 2008 66,636 miles

Front Upper Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Offside Front Upper Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Rear Lower Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 53,152 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 35,017 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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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E64 WCL is a 1997 BMW R80 in White with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 BMW R80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.4% with a typical mileage of 52,714 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 E64 WCL, 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 29 years old, this BMW R80 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E64 WCL registered?

E64 WCL is a 1997 BMW R80, first registered on 10 April 1997.

Is E64 WCL safe to buy?

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