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B414 LSC

1985 BMW R80

Black Petrol 797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

1,022 mi
Last recorded1,022 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 BMW R8040,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB414 LSC
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine797cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 1,022 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 737 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 1 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 45,184 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 45,178 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Front brake lever has little reserve travel

Rear tyre has age related cracking/deteriorated

Pass 6 Apr 2018 44,859 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 11 May 2017 44,325 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 43,773 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 43,569 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 42,436 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 41,679 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 41,160 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 67,918 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 67,874 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3C2d.)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 66,090 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 64,223 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 62,915 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 62,915 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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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B414 LSC is a 1985 BMW R80 in Black with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B414 LSC, 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 B414 LSC registered?

B414 LSC is a 1985 BMW R80, first registered on 11 March 1985.

Is B414 LSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B414 LSC shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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