MOT Status
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60,974 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
slight lack of damping in rear shock
Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
front position light flashing on and off when indicators are flashing
Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Centre Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
main switch intermittent
Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW R80?
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C292 BUV is a 1985 BMW R80 in Red with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 C292 BUV, 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 C292 BUV registered?
C292 BUV is a 1985 BMW R80, first registered on 8 August 1985.
Is C292 BUV safe to buy?
The MOT history for C292 BUV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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