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B167 CYA

1985 BMW R80

Blue Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

61,867 mi
Last recorded61,867 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 1985 BMW R8040,822 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB167 CYA
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 61,867 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 61,864 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 61,855 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 61,724 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 61,724 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 61,720 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 61,720 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.2.B2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 61,719 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2010 61,719 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 61,719 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 61,719 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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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B167 CYA is a 1985 BMW R80 in Blue with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1985 BMW R80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 40,822 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 B167 CYA, 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 41 years old, this BMW R80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B167 CYA registered?

B167 CYA is a 1985 BMW R80, first registered on 12 July 1985.

Is B167 CYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B167 CYA shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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