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H503 CRO

1990 BMW R80

Blue Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

Typical for 1990 BMW R8042,193 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH503 CRO
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025
Pass 1 Aug 2013 25,076 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 85,849 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 85,849 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 83,857 miles

front right indicator slightly loose.

speedo glass insecure.

Fail 23 Jan 2010 83,857 miles

Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

front right indicator slightly loose.

speedo glass insecure.

Pass 23 Jul 2008 80,623 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

clutch cable stiff

Fail 22 Jul 2008 80,623 miles

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

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

clutch cable stiff

Pass 25 Apr 2007 77,182 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 77,118 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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H503 CRO is a 1990 BMW R80 in Blue with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1990 BMW R80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 42,193 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 H503 CRO, 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 36 years old, this BMW R80 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H503 CRO registered?

H503 CRO is a 1990 BMW R80, first registered on 7 August 1990.

Is H503 CRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for H503 CRO shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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