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C255 COD

1985 BMW R Series

White Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

9,600 mi
Last recorded9,600 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 1985 BMW R Series48,163 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC255 COD
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2024 9,600 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 May 2023 9,599 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 9,599 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 9,599 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 9,598 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 9,596 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 9,594 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2015 9,588 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R Series?

Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.

91.2%
Pass Rate
1,463
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
25,486
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,440
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,086
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 603
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 553
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 532
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C255 COD is a 1985 BMW R Series in White with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1985 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 48,163 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 R Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,440 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C255 COD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R Series typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 41 years old, this BMW R Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C255 COD?

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What year was C255 COD registered?

C255 COD is a 1985 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 October 1985.

Is C255 COD safe to buy?

The MOT history for C255 COD shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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