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H553 CAS

1991 BMW R80

Black Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

8,915 mi
Last recorded8,915 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 BMW R8038,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH553 CAS
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 8,915 miles

front and rear mudguards missing

Fail 25 Sep 2025 8,905 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

front and rear mudguards missing

Pass 19 Jul 2024 8,394 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2024 8,371 miles

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

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

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 6,197 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 3,570 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front tyre cracking not deep enough to see cording

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 3,003 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 2,607 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 2,601 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Aug 2013 2,588 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 2,141 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 1,900 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 1,483 miles

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

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

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 383 miles

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

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

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 13 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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H553 CAS is a 1991 BMW R80 in Black with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H553 CAS, 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 H553 CAS registered?

H553 CAS is a 1991 BMW R80, first registered on 17 March 1991.

Is H553 CAS safe to buy?

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