MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
62,141 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)
Rear mudguard split
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear mudguard split
n/s indicators flashing slightly faster than o/s indicators
Offside Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
How Reliable is the BMW R80?
Based on 35,460 MOT tests across 3,873 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C596 CAG is a 1985 BMW R80 in Blue with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 C596 CAG, 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 C596 CAG registered?
C596 CAG is a 1985 BMW R80, first registered on 1 August 1985.
Is C596 CAG safe to buy?
The MOT history for C596 CAG shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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