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C562 VRU

1985 BMW R80

Red Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,624 mi
Last recorded38,624 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2013
Typical for 1985 BMW R8040,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC562 VRU
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2013 38,624 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 38,624 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 37,992 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2012 37,992 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 35,587 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 34,259 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 33,120 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 31,485 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 29,790 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 28,947 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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C562 VRU is a 1985 BMW R80 in Red with a 798cc 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 C562 VRU, 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 C562 VRU?

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What year was C562 VRU registered?

C562 VRU is a 1985 BMW R80, first registered on 14 August 1985.

Is C562 VRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C562 VRU 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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