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H463 DNE

1990 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

25,384 mi
Last recorded25,384 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 BMW R Series34,079 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH463 DNE
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 25,384 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 18,789 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 13,107 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 8,606 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 5,521 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 2,895 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 2,895 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 2,847 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 2,847 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 2,840 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 2,835 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R Series?

Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.

91.2%
Pass Rate
1,463
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
25,486
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,440
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,086
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 603
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 553
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 532
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H463 DNE is a 1990 BMW R Series in Silver with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1990 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 34,079 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 R Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,440 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H463 DNE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R Series typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 36 years old, this BMW R Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H463 DNE registered?

H463 DNE is a 1990 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 September 1990.

Is H463 DNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for H463 DNE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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