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M143 MPE

1995 BMW R80

Red Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2015
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,960 mi
Last recorded72,960 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2014
Typical for 1995 BMW R8031,102 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM143 MPE
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2014 72,960 miles

Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 70,561 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 70,561 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

front position lamp not working

Fail 9 Jul 2011 70,236 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 70,236 miles

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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M143 MPE is a 1995 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 1995 BMW R80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 31,102 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 M143 MPE, 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 31 years old, this BMW R80 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M143 MPE registered?

M143 MPE is a 1995 BMW R80, first registered on 17 June 1995.

Is M143 MPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M143 MPE 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.

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