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H876 XYH

1990 BMW R80

Blue Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

27,244 mi
Last recorded27,244 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 1990 BMW R8042,193 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH876 XYH
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 27,244 miles

Central Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 26,970 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 26,721 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 26,415 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 25,749 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 25,649 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2019 24,024 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 22,701 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 22,701 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 21,246 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 21,246 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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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H876 XYH is a 1990 BMW R80 in Blue with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 H876 XYH, 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

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What year was H876 XYH registered?

H876 XYH is a 1990 BMW R80, first registered on 4 October 1990.

Is H876 XYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for H876 XYH shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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