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H215 ABE

1991 BMW R80

Purple Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

36,167 mi
Last recorded36,167 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 1991 BMW R8038,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH215 ABE
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1991
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 36,167 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 35,944 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 35,732 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 35,090 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 34,650 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2020 34,650 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 May 2018 33,894 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 33,630 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 32,473 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 32,473 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 31,003 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 30,493 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 30,493 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 29,715 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
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H215 ABE is a 1991 BMW R80 in Purple with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 H215 ABE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of H215 ABE?

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What year was H215 ABE registered?

H215 ABE is a 1991 BMW R80, first registered on 28 March 1991.

Is H215 ABE safe to buy?

The MOT history for H215 ABE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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