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C296 FHS

1985 BMW R80

Silver Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2023
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

911 mi
Last recorded911 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2022
Typical for 1985 BMW R8040,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC296 FHS
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2022 911 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 339 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020
Pass 12 Jan 2019 3 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 46,270 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 46,270 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 46,270 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 45,479 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 42,201 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 42,167 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 40,914 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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C296 FHS is a 1985 BMW R80 in Silver with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C296 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 C296 FHS registered?

C296 FHS is a 1985 BMW R80, first registered on 1 October 1985.

Is C296 FHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C296 FHS shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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