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C373 LVW

1986 BMW R80

White Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

29,268 mi
Last recorded29,268 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 1986 BMW R8036,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC373 LVW
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 29,268 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 29,177 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 29,117 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 29,022 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 28,357 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 28,276 miles

brake hoses insecure at front but not fouling

Pass 15 Aug 2018 28,003 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 27,182 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 26,184 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 25,104 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 24,029 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 23,044 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 23,033 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 22,166 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 21,356 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 20,569 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 19,933 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 18,990 miles

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

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 24 Jun 2008 18,954 miles

Front Wheel spoke excessively corroded (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively corroded (4.2.1b)

slight cracking to sidewall on rear tyre

Pass 16 Jun 2007 18,467 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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C373 LVW is a 1986 BMW R80 in White with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1986 BMW R80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 36,480 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 C373 LVW, 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 40 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 C373 LVW registered?

C373 LVW is a 1986 BMW R80, first registered on 21 May 1986.

Is C373 LVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C373 LVW shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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