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C5 RCB

1995 BMW R80

Black Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,464 mi
Last recorded28,464 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2012
Typical for 1995 BMW R8031,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 RCB
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2012 28,464 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 28,387 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 28,072 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 27,569 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 26,842 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 1 May 2007 26,117 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 26,117 miles

Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 26 Oct 2006 26,031 miles

Rear suspension component cracked (2.4.A.1a)

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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C5 RCB is a 1995 BMW R80 in Black with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1995 BMW R80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 31,102 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 C5 RCB, 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 31 years old, this BMW R80 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C5 RCB registered?

C5 RCB is a 1995 BMW R80, first registered on 11 February 1995.

Is C5 RCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C5 RCB shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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