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K585 FHM

1993 BMW R80

Blue Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

43,512 mi
Last recorded43,512 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2012
Typical for 1993 BMW R8039,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK585 FHM
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2012 43,512 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2012 43,512 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 26 Jul 2009 42,515 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 42,497 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 41,183 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 39,843 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 39,843 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 38,950 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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K585 FHM is a 1993 BMW R80 in Blue with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1993 BMW R80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.4% with a typical mileage of 39,883 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 K585 FHM, 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 33 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 K585 FHM registered?

K585 FHM is a 1993 BMW R80, first registered on 1 February 1993.

Is K585 FHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for K585 FHM shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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