CarVerify

Free Car Check

P503 EUK

1996 BMW R80

Turquoise Petrol 798cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,231 mi
Last recorded72,231 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 BMW R8021,258 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP503 EUK
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1996
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2009 72,231 miles

Nearside Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Offside Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 72,231 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 69,474 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 60,756 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 57,762 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 50,570 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
Full BMW R80 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P503 EUK is a 1996 BMW R80 in Turquoise with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1996 BMW R80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 96.7% with a typical mileage of 21,258 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 P503 EUK, 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 30 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 P503 EUK?

You can check the full history of P503 EUK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P503 EUK registered?

P503 EUK is a 1996 BMW R80, first registered on 15 August 1996.

Is P503 EUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P503 EUK shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P503 EUK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P503 EUK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.