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C295 FHS

1985 BMW R80

Blue Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

20,505 mi
Last recorded20,505 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 1985 BMW R8040,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC295 FHS
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2019 20,505 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort front discs have excess run out (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 20,007 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 20,000 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 19,990 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 19,806 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2014 19,806 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 19,601 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 19,516 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 19,309 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 19,154 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 18,998 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 18,481 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 17,970 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2006 17,490 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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C295 FHS is a 1985 BMW R80 in Blue 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 C295 FHS, 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 C295 FHS registered?

C295 FHS is a 1985 BMW R80, first registered on 1 October 1985.

Is C295 FHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C295 FHS 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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