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H862 BGW

1991 BMW R80

Blue Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

6,206 mi
Last recorded6,206 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 1991 BMW R8038,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH862 BGW
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 6,206 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 6,195 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 6,062 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 5,428 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 5,067 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 3,312 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2017 3,310 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working Not working On left hand lock (1.5.1c)

Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose excessively kinked Bake unusable on left hand lock (3.2.B3a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 2,294 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 99,374 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 98,217 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 95,664 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011

Front suspension has been modified (2.3.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2009 90,965 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 88,394 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 87,732 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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H862 BGW is a 1991 BMW R80 in Blue with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H862 BGW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H862 BGW registered?

H862 BGW is a 1991 BMW R80, first registered on 19 April 1991.

Is H862 BGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for H862 BGW shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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