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C267 LNV

1985 BMW R80

Blue Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

1,371 mi
Last recorded1,371 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 1985 BMW R8040,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC267 LNV
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 1,371 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 989 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 841 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021
Pass 20 Jul 2018 25,614 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 25,577 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 25,546 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 25,441 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 25,085 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 24,864 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 24,751 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 23,855 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 23,100 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 23,100 miles

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

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

Front and rear brake levers travel poor

Pass 25 Apr 2008 22,578 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 20,795 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 20,795 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 20,746 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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C267 LNV is a 1985 BMW R80 in Blue with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C267 LNV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C267 LNV registered?

C267 LNV is a 1985 BMW R80, first registered on 1 September 1985.

Is C267 LNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C267 LNV shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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