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H903 XYL

1990 BMW R80

Black Petrol 797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

30,584 mi
Last recorded30,584 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2022
Typical for 1990 BMW R8042,193 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH903 XYL
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine797cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2022 30,584 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases balance pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear tyre replacement recommended due to the large number of cracks between tread blocks

driveshaft boot split

Pass 2 Jun 2016 30,114 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 29,752 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 29,752 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 28,325 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 28,239 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 26,670 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 25,448 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Fail 8 Apr 2010 25,448 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 2 May 2009 24,903 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 23,581 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 22,451 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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H903 XYL is a 1990 BMW R80 in Black with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 H903 XYL, 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.

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What year was H903 XYL registered?

H903 XYL is a 1990 BMW R80, first registered on 13 September 1990.

Is H903 XYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for H903 XYL shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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