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C268 ECW

1985 BMW R80

Blue Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

82,913 mi
Last recorded82,913 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2020
Typical for 1985 BMW R8040,822 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC268 ECW
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2020 82,913 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 81,990 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 81,819 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2014 81,089 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2014 81,089 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 78,020 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 76,070 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 55,550 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 70,957 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 70,548 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 70,143 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 14 Jun 2007 70,143 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 68,974 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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C268 ECW is a 1985 BMW R80 in Blue with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 C268 ECW, 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 C268 ECW registered?

C268 ECW is a 1985 BMW R80, first registered on 30 September 1985.

Is C268 ECW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C268 ECW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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