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1988 BMW R80 0.8L Petrol · E181 DFC

E181 DFC

1988 BMW R80 (0.8L, petrol). First registered 07/07/1988. Recorded mileage 69,054 miles. MOT valid until 21/05/2027. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
BMW R80
Year / Origin
1988 · Chelmsford
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 21/05/2027
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
69,054 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 0.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 21/05/2027
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1988
Engine
798cc

E181 DFC Key Findings

  • 1 MOT test recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 23/05/2026
  • 69,054 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Good

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
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E181 DFC MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 28 Sept 2026, 14:26
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

1 MOT test are recorded for this 1988 BMW R80 (E181 DFC) between May 2026 and May 2026.

The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

PASS
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ADVISORY