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H870 BGW

1991 BMW R80

Blue Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

54,172 mi
Last recorded54,172 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 1991 BMW R8038,818 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH870 BGW
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 54,172 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 54,166 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 54,081 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 54,081 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 53,957 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 99,501 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 99,430 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 99,405 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 99,032 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 98,718 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 54,312 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 53,743 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 51,654 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 50,481 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 48,831 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 46,846 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 46,846 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 43,118 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2007 43,118 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 39,097 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2005 35,985 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2005 35,985 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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H870 BGW is a 1991 BMW R80 in Blue with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 H870 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.

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What year was H870 BGW registered?

H870 BGW is a 1991 BMW R80, first registered on 13 March 1991.

Is H870 BGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for H870 BGW shows 22 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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