MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,900 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded underside of front mudguard (3.2.B2a)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
How Reliable is the BMW R80?
Based on 35,460 MOT tests across 3,873 vehicles.
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H279 YMV is a 1991 BMW R80 in Blue with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 H279 YMV, 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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H279 YMV is a 1991 BMW R80, first registered on 18 January 1991.
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