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H875 CCW

1991 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,729 mi
Last recorded85,729 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW R Series35,706 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH875 CCW
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 85,729 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 84,526 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 83,814 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 81,998 miles

Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 80,126 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 79,414 miles

Rear Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 75,261 miles

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 73,183 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 68,165 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 66,750 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 65,811 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 64,104 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 63,051 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 60,438 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 56,821 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 28 May 2010 56,821 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2009 54,468 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 54,468 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 49,988 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2007 38,343 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 38,343 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 33,820 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2006 33,820 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2005 463,678 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2005 463,678 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

How Reliable is the BMW R Series?

Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.

91.2%
Pass Rate
1,463
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
25,486
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,440
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,086
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 603
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 553
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 532
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H875 CCW is a 1991 BMW R Series in Blue with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1991 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.9% with a typical mileage of 35,706 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 R Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,440 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H875 CCW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R Series typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 35 years old, this BMW R Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H875 CCW registered?

H875 CCW is a 1991 BMW R Series, first registered on 12 June 1991.

Is H875 CCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for H875 CCW shows 25 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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