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C277 APX

1986 BMW R80

Red Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

821 mi
Last recorded821 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2018
Typical for 1986 BMW R8036,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC277 APX
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2018 821 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2018 806 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect wrong size too small (6.3.1a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 69,104 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 69,087 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 67,061 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 63,829 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 63,329 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 63,148 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 62,795 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 61,853 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 61,700 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 9 Dec 2006 59,407 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Pass 9 Dec 2006 59,407 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2005 56,550 miles

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

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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C277 APX is a 1986 BMW R80 in Red with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1986 BMW R80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 36,480 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 C277 APX, 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 40 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 C277 APX registered?

C277 APX is a 1986 BMW R80, first registered on 11 February 1986.

Is C277 APX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C277 APX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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