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C223 FHB

1986 BMW R80

Black Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

36,656 mi
Last recorded36,656 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 1986 BMW R8036,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC223 FHB
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 36,656 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 35,814 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 34,157 miles

Engine pressure switch leaking oil

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Rear tyre slight cut

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 34,129 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (s) (1.1.14 (b))

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Engine pressure switch leaking oil

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear tyre slight cut

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 31,280 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 294 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2015 30,951 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Dec 2014 25,368 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Offside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 27 Dec 2014 25,368 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 25,284 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 24,549 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 24,028 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Fail 16 Jun 2007 24,028 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

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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C223 FHB is a 1986 BMW R80 in Black 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 C223 FHB, 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 C223 FHB registered?

C223 FHB is a 1986 BMW R80, first registered on 9 April 1986.

Is C223 FHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C223 FHB 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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