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C742 SRT

1985 BMW R80

White Petrol 797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

12,183 mi
Last recorded12,183 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 1985 BMW R8040,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC742 SRT
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine797cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 12,183 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 12,145 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 12,067 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Also slightly rough when rotated (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 12,055 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Also slightly rough when rotated (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 12,015 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 2 Mar 2022 11,902 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 11,658 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 11,260 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 12 May 2017 11,235 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 2 May 2017 11,193 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 11,043 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 10,940 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 10,895 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 10,835 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 10,700 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 10,506 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 10,473 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 10,251 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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C742 SRT is a 1985 BMW R80 in White with a 797cc 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 C742 SRT, 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 C742 SRT registered?

C742 SRT is a 1985 BMW R80, first registered on 1 September 1985.

Is C742 SRT safe to buy?

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