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E692 EBL

1987 BMW R80

Blue Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

63,333 mi
Last recorded63,333 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 1987 BMW R8043,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE692 EBL
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 63,333 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 63,041 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 62,603 miles

Front Outer front tyre perished

Pass 30 Jul 2015 478,351 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 62,024 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 61,757 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 61,752 miles

Front Horn emits 2 or more alternating tones (1.7.3b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

both front fork dust seals cracked

Pass 30 Apr 2010 59,735 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 51,212 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2008 55,198 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 50,920 miles

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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E692 EBL is a 1987 BMW R80 in Blue with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 E692 EBL, 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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What year was E692 EBL registered?

E692 EBL is a 1987 BMW R80, first registered on 16 October 1987.

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