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E72 AKJ

1988 BMW R80

Red Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

9,678 mi
Last recorded9,678 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 BMW R8038,965 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE72 AKJ
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 9,678 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 9,675 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 9,675 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Foot peg fixed solid position

Pass 12 May 2017 9,671 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2017 9,671 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive 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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E72 AKJ is a 1988 BMW R80 in Red with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 E72 AKJ, 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

How do I check the history of E72 AKJ?

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What year was E72 AKJ registered?

E72 AKJ is a 1988 BMW R80, first registered on 10 June 1988.

Is E72 AKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E72 AKJ shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E72 AKJ have outstanding finance?

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