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Engine leaking oil
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW R80?
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C378 DBW is a 1985 BMW R80 in Blue with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
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 C378 DBW, 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 C378 DBW registered?
C378 DBW is a 1985 BMW R80, first registered on 4 September 1985.
Is C378 DBW safe to buy?
The MOT history for C378 DBW shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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