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C42 FWL

1986 BMW R80

Red Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

864 mi
Last recorded864 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 1986 BMW R8036,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC42 FWL
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 864 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 477 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 178 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 70,044 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 65,271 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 58,406 miles

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 58,406 miles

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 57,449 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 56,355 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 55,052 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 55,049 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 53,288 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 51,705 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 49,725 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 47,828 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 47,827 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 45,925 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 44,532 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 43,420 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 43,420 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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C42 FWL is a 1986 BMW R80 in Red with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 C42 FWL, 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.

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What year was C42 FWL registered?

C42 FWL is a 1986 BMW R80, first registered on 4 March 1986.

Is C42 FWL safe to buy?

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