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C218 UPG

1986 BMW R80

Blue Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

36,670 mi
Last recorded36,670 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2012
Typical for 1986 BMW R8036,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC218 UPG
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2012 36,670 miles

oil leak from final drive.

Pass 10 Aug 2011 36,291 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 36,238 miles

1 Front tyre tread & sidewalls showing slight cracking 2 Fairing screen deteriorated / obscured

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 11 May 2009 35,785 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2009 35,785 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 35,730 miles

Rear tyre has been plugged

front brake lever has slightly more travel than I'd usually expect

Pass 26 Jul 2006 35,079 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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C218 UPG is a 1986 BMW R80 in Blue with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 C218 UPG, 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.

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What year was C218 UPG registered?

C218 UPG is a 1986 BMW R80, first registered on 27 June 1986.

Is C218 UPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for C218 UPG shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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