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C168 KRO

1986 BMW R80

Blue Petrol 797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,433 mi
Last recorded43,433 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2022
Typical for 1986 BMW R8036,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC168 KRO
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine797cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2022 43,433 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 43,415 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 43,409 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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C168 KRO is a 1986 BMW R80 in Blue with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 C168 KRO, 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 C168 KRO registered?

C168 KRO is a 1986 BMW R80, first registered on 17 July 1986.

Is C168 KRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C168 KRO shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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