MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
7,789 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
How Reliable is the BMW R80?
Based on 35,460 MOT tests across 3,873 vehicles.
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HFC 290S is a 1978 BMW R80 in Black with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
Across all 1978 BMW R80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 40,096 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 HFC 290S, 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 48 years old, this BMW R80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of HFC 290S?
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What year was HFC 290S registered?
HFC 290S is a 1978 BMW R80, first registered on 1 January 1978.
Is HFC 290S safe to buy?
The MOT history for HFC 290S shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does HFC 290S have outstanding finance?
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