1988 BMW R80 0.8L Petrol · E97 EOY
1988 BMW R80 (0.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 1988. Recorded mileage 6,091 miles. MOT expired on 30 Jul 2019. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW R80
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Jul 2019
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 6,091 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 0.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
E97 EOY Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2018
- 6,091 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
E97 EOY Mileage History
- 16/05/200687,256 mi
- 12/05/200789,954 mi+2,698 mi
- 10/05/200890,842 mi+888 mi
- 02/05/200992,961 mi+2,119 mi
- 08/05/201093,920 mi+959 mi
- 30/04/201194,643 mi+723 mi
- 30/04/201194,643 mi
- 21/04/201295,387 mi+744 mi
- 11/05/201396,122 mi+735 mi
- 26/04/201496,600 mi+478 mi
- 25/04/201597,549 mi+949 mi
- 30/04/2016260 mi-97,289 mi
- 11/07/20173,945 mi+3,685 mi
- 31/07/20186,091 mi+2,146 mi
Average of roughly -6,649 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
E97 EOY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 BMW R80 (E97 EOY) between May 2006 and July 2018.
The record contains 13 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 July 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are 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.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (E97E Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as E97EOY.
BMW R80 Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 1988 model year cars.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.