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H956 CEU

1991 BMW R80

Blue Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

71,193 mi
Last recorded71,193 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2016
Typical for 1991 BMW R8038,818 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH956 CEU
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2016 71,193 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 70,941 miles

Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake slightly binding (3.3.C2d)

Nearside Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering clutch lever slightly fouls windscreen (2.1.2a)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 70,476 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 70,463 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 69,288 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 68,582 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 68,582 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 65,034 miles

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

rear seat cowl broken and lose. tail light unit lose .

Fail 30 Jun 2011 64,722 miles

Fairing so located that it is likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

rear seat cowl broken and lose. tail light unit lose .

Pass 14 Jul 2010 59,188 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2009

FRONT BRAKE SLIGHT FLUCTUATION

oil leak from os of engine

Fail 29 Oct 2009 59,010 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a) DANGEROUS

oil leak from os of engine

Pass 5 Nov 2008 56,471 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 56,471 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2008 56,441 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 53,359 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 51,482 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 51,482 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2005 49,617 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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H956 CEU is a 1991 BMW R80 in Blue with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 H956 CEU, 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 H956 CEU registered?

H956 CEU is a 1991 BMW R80, first registered on 1 June 1991.

Is H956 CEU safe to buy?

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