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C269 ECW

1985 BMW R80

Red Petrol 797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,595 mi
Last recorded54,595 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 1985 BMW R8040,822 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC269 ECW
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine797cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 54,595 miles

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

Front fork to fairing bellows spilt

Pass 7 Jun 2018 54,502 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 54,372 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 54,372 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 54,120 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 53,906 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 53,898 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 53,796 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2013 53,708 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 53,708 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 53,512 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 52,929 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 52,422 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 51,855 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 50,864 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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C269 ECW is a 1985 BMW R80 in Red with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C269 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 C269 ECW registered?

C269 ECW is a 1985 BMW R80, first registered on 25 September 1985.

Is C269 ECW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C269 ECW shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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