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H638 MWO

1990 BMW R80

Grey Petrol 797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,687 mi
Last recorded81,687 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2009
Typical for 1990 BMW R8042,193 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH638 MWO
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine797cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2009 81,687 miles

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

screen loose

Fail 22 Sep 2009 81,687 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

screen loose

Pass 5 Sep 2008 84,685 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 81,682 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 79,154 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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H638 MWO is a 1990 BMW R80 in Grey with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H638 MWO, 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

How do I check the history of H638 MWO?

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What year was H638 MWO registered?

H638 MWO is a 1990 BMW R80, first registered on 2 August 1990.

Is H638 MWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for H638 MWO shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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