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D770 NKR

1987 BMW R80

Blue Petrol 797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,572 mi
Last recorded73,572 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2023
Typical for 1987 BMW R8043,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD770 NKR
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine797cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2023 73,572 miles

Central Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 72,595 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 72,161 miles

Central Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 67,834 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 65,345 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 60,250 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 59,234 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 57,427 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 57,379 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 12 Aug 2011 57,377 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

oil leaking on to rear tyre.

Pass 14 Nov 2008 56,072 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 56,072 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Fail 28 Jun 2007 53,243 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 53,243 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 50,830 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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D770 NKR is a 1987 BMW R80 in Blue with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D770 NKR, 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.

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What year was D770 NKR registered?

D770 NKR is a 1987 BMW R80, first registered on 17 March 1987.

Is D770 NKR safe to buy?

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