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C544 NBL

1985 BMW R80

Grey Petrol 797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,396 mi
Last recorded74,396 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 BMW R8040,822 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC544 NBL
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine797cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 74,396 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2025 74,396 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 73,387 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 71,726 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 70,215 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2022 70,193 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2008 62,884 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 62,736 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 62,362 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 62,362 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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C544 NBL is a 1985 BMW R80 in Grey with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 C544 NBL, 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

How do I check the history of C544 NBL?

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What year was C544 NBL registered?

C544 NBL is a 1985 BMW R80, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C544 NBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C544 NBL shows 10 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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