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C298 PPF

1985 BMW R80

White Petrol 797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

4 mi
Last recorded4 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2014
Typical for 1985 BMW R8040,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC298 PPF
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine797cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2014 4 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 26 Apr 2014 4 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 1 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 61,325 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 59,414 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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C298 PPF is a 1985 BMW R80 in White with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C298 PPF, 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 C298 PPF registered?

C298 PPF is a 1985 BMW R80, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C298 PPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C298 PPF shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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