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C62 BYO

1985 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

1,250 mi
Last recorded1,250 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 BMW R Series48,163 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC62 BYO
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 1,250 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 1,009 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 800 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 516 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 May 2019 44,895 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2017 44,884 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 44,884 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 44,867 miles

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

How Reliable is the BMW R Series?

Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.

91.2%
Pass Rate
1,463
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
25,486
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,440
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,086
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 603
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 553
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 532
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C62 BYO is a 1985 BMW R Series in Red with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1985 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 48,163 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW R Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,440 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C62 BYO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R Series typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 41 years old, this BMW R Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C62 BYO?

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What year was C62 BYO registered?

C62 BYO is a 1985 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C62 BYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C62 BYO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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