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H98 SWW

1990 BMW R80

Red Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

87,428 mi
Last recorded87,428 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 BMW R8042,193 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH98 SWW
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 87,428 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 86,454 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 84,271 miles

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

Fuel pipe slightly loose All not clipped (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Indicator lens cracked

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 81,748 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 81,747 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 79,582 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 66,953 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear tyre perished

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust corroded

fuel filler cap seal slightly perished

Fail 8 Jun 2018 66,953 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Nearside Handlebar restricted in free movement from lock to lock wiring loom trapped (2.1.4 (c))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear tyre perished

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust corroded

fuel filler cap seal slightly perished

Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected notchy with front wheel raised (2.2.2 (f) (ii))

Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected tight (2.2.2 (f) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 66,778 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 64,720 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 64,048 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 63,703 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 30 Aug 2011 63,703 miles

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 62,090 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 29,387 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 21,517 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 16,971 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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H98 SWW is a 1990 BMW R80 in Red with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 H98 SWW, 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 H98 SWW registered?

H98 SWW is a 1990 BMW R80, first registered on 3 August 1990.

Is H98 SWW safe to buy?

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