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E793 DPF

1987 BMW R80

Silver Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

8 mi
Last recorded8 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 1987 BMW R8043,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE793 DPF
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 8 miles

no indicators fitted at time of test

Pass 24 Apr 2013 64,255 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 63,640 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 63,627 miles

Nearside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2011 62,257 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 62,257 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 21 May 2009 61,908 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 60,827 miles

no passengers foot reast but single seat

Pass 1 Jun 2006 54,922 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 54,922 miles

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

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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E793 DPF is a 1987 BMW R80 in Silver with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 E793 DPF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E793 DPF registered?

E793 DPF is a 1987 BMW R80, first registered on 12 August 1987.

Is E793 DPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for E793 DPF shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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