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H106 BMY

1991 BMW R80

Black Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

72,552 mi
Last recorded72,552 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 BMW R8038,818 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH106 BMY
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 72,552 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2016 72,528 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2016 72,528 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

engine idling poor

Pass 23 Jun 2015 72,264 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

rear tyre perished

Fail 23 Jun 2015 72,264 miles

Front Front wheel has a loose wheel bolt(s) (4.2.3a)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

rear tyre perished

Pass 14 Jun 2014 71,947 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

centre stand in poor condition

drivers nearside foot rest slightly loose

exhaust in poor condition

front brake hose ferrule slightly corroded

front fairing in poor condition - section missing

Fail 3 Jun 2014 71,482 miles

Front Fairings so located that it is likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

centre stand in poor condition

drivers nearside foot rest slightly loose

exhaust in poor condition

front brake hose ferrule slightly corroded

front fairing in poor condition - section missing

Pass 12 Jul 2010 70,558 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 69,612 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both tyre pressures low

headlight aim low

rubber dust covers split front shocks

Fail 13 Mar 2009 69,607 miles

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

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

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

Oil leak

both tyre pressures low

headlight aim low

rubber dust covers split front shocks

Pass 10 Oct 2007 69,434 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 67,150 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 67,150 miles

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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H106 BMY is a 1991 BMW R80 in Black with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1991 BMW R80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 38,818 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 H106 BMY, 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 35 years old, this BMW R80 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H106 BMY registered?

H106 BMY is a 1991 BMW R80, first registered on 14 May 1991.

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