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C660 FAX

1985 BMW R80

Red Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

25,206 mi
Last recorded25,206 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2024
Typical for 1985 BMW R8040,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC660 FAX
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2024 25,206 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 25,199 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 25,190 miles

Central Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 25,113 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 26,104 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 25,095 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 25,076 miles

Offside Front Brake switch loose and may be intermittant in use

Pass 9 Sep 2017 25,027 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 24,976 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 24,968 miles

Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly sticking (6.2.1f)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 24,951 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 24,910 miles

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

Rear Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 24,888 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 24,744 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 24,715 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 24,407 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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C660 FAX is a 1985 BMW R80 in Red with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C660 FAX, 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

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What year was C660 FAX registered?

C660 FAX is a 1985 BMW R80, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C660 FAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C660 FAX shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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