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M52 MHV

1995 BMW R80

Red Petrol 797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

5,036 mi
Last recorded5,036 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2024
Typical for 1995 BMW R8031,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM52 MHV
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine797cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2024 5,036 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2024 5,036 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 4,557 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 3,157 miles

Custom battery box. Please tidy the wiring hanging out the bottom

Fail 12 Apr 2022 3,124 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 2,310 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2020 1,860 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2020 1,856 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 775 miles
Pass 4 May 2018
Pass 13 Jun 2017 150 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016
Fail 17 Jul 2014 19,961 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

dampness around offside carb

slight corrosion on exhaust and slightly blowing at joints

slight corrosion to front part of frame and rear frame badly corroded

socks fitted to front shock absorbers

windscreen deteriorated poor vision through screen

Pass 17 Jul 2014 19,961 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

dampness around offside carb

slight corrosion on exhaust and slightly blowing at joints

slight corrosion to front part of frame and rear frame badly corroded

socks fitted to front shock absorbers

windscreen deteriorated poor vision through screen

Pass 19 Jun 2013 17,144 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2013 17,098 miles

Rear Brake linkage excessively corroded (3.2.A1c)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 12,331 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 7,009 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 6,798 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 6,786 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e) DANGEROUS

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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M52 MHV is a 1995 BMW R80 in Red with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1995 BMW R80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 31,102 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 M52 MHV, 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 31 years old, this BMW R80 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M52 MHV registered?

M52 MHV is a 1995 BMW R80, first registered on 13 February 1995.

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