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M247 DCS

1995 BMW R80

Blue Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

10,885 mi
Last recorded10,885 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 1995 BMW R8031,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM247 DCS
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 10,885 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 45,002 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 44,180 miles

DAYTIME M.O.T.

lights masked over

Pass 6 Sep 2011 42,135 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 40,770 miles

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

front tyre slightly mishaped

Fail 9 Jul 2010 40,633 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

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

front tyre slightly mishaped

Pass 7 Jul 2009 37,240 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 31,978 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 31,818 miles

Rear Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 28,883 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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M247 DCS is a 1995 BMW R80 in Blue with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M247 DCS, 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 M247 DCS registered?

M247 DCS is a 1995 BMW R80, first registered on 13 April 1995.

Is M247 DCS safe to buy?

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