MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,899 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front Upper Position lamp missing sidelight missing PRS (4.2.1 (a))
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
front brake hose fork mount loose
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Lower Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)
Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)
How Reliable is the BMW R80?
Based on 35,460 MOT tests across 3,873 vehicles.
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C289 NJM is a 1985 BMW R80 in Black with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 C289 NJM, 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 C289 NJM registered?
C289 NJM is a 1985 BMW R80, first registered on 1 September 1985.
Is C289 NJM safe to buy?
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