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C188 ENW

1986 BMW R80

Blue Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

2,393 mi
Last recorded2,393 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 BMW R8036,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC188 ENW
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 2,393 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 2,037 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 13,829 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 1 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 4,482 miles

Central Centre stand is slow to return.

Engine has oil leak.

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2012 4,341 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 4,276 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2011 4,272 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.2.B2a)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2009 4,095 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 4,095 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Fail 10 Aug 2006 32,700 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 32,700 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 3,119 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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C188 ENW is a 1986 BMW R80 in Blue with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 C188 ENW, 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 C188 ENW registered?

C188 ENW is a 1986 BMW R80, first registered on 3 June 1986.

Is C188 ENW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C188 ENW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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