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C500 MRX

1985 BMW R80

White Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,244 mi
Last recorded64,244 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 1985 BMW R8040,822 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC500 MRX
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 64,244 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 64,030 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 64,030 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 4,565 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 205 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 92 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 59,222 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2016 59,222 miles

Front Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 28 May 2015 59,128 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Fail 28 May 2015 59,128 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 59,113 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 58,816 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 58,513 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2009 57,573 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 54,645 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 50,371 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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C500 MRX is a 1985 BMW R80 in White with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C500 MRX, 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 C500 MRX registered?

C500 MRX is a 1985 BMW R80, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C500 MRX safe to buy?

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