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C123 KCY

1986 BMW R80

Black Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

150 mi
Last recorded150 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 1986 BMW R8036,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC123 KCY
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 150 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2022

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2022

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 81,431 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 80,893 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 76,756 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 75,605 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 74,290 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 72,977 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 71,128 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 70,536 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 68,989 miles

rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 18 Feb 2011 67,980 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 11 Feb 2010 67,085 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 65,411 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 64,139 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 64,139 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 64,033 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 64,033 miles

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2006 63,315 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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C123 KCY is a 1986 BMW R80 in Black with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1986 BMW R80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 36,480 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 C123 KCY, 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 40 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 C123 KCY registered?

C123 KCY is a 1986 BMW R80, first registered on 10 June 1986.

Is C123 KCY safe to buy?

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