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C25 BYT

1985 BMW R80

Silver Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

41,250 mi
Last recorded41,250 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 1985 BMW R8040,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC25 BYT
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 41,250 miles

Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2024 38,951 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 36,971 miles

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

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 35,244 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 33,838 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 32,163 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 30,952 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 25,981 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 98,920 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 95,577 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 92,295 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 88,675 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 84,384 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 80,253 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Fail 19 Nov 2012 80,241 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 75,545 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 73,260 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 68,151 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 68,138 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 63,074 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Fail 11 Nov 2008 62,955 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 57,899 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 57,840 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2006 52,836 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 52,832 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2005 50,195 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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C25 BYT is a 1985 BMW R80 in Silver with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 1985 BMW R80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 40,822 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 C25 BYT, 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 41 years old, this BMW R80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C25 BYT registered?

C25 BYT is a 1985 BMW R80, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C25 BYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for C25 BYT shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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