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E693 EBL

1987 BMW R80

Red Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120 mi
Last recorded120 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2020
Typical for 1987 BMW R8043,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE693 EBL
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2020 120 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 10 Jun 2020 120 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2013 112 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 99,154 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 98,023 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 97,159 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 95,651 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Offside Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 94,095 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2005 92,376 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 92,376 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (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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E693 EBL is a 1987 BMW R80 in Red with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E693 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 E693 EBL registered?

E693 EBL is a 1987 BMW R80, first registered on 16 October 1987.

Is E693 EBL safe to buy?

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