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C858 SOY

1985 BMW R80

Silver Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

27,798 mi
Last recorded27,798 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2015
Typical for 1985 BMW R8040,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC858 SOY
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2015 27,798 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 27,774 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2014 27,774 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Sidecar direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Fail 8 Jul 2013 27,756 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 27,756 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 27,737 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 27,717 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 27,698 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 27,678 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 27,678 miles

Centre Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 27,398 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 27,392 miles

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 26,881 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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C858 SOY is a 1985 BMW R80 in Silver with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 C858 SOY, 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 C858 SOY registered?

C858 SOY is a 1985 BMW R80, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C858 SOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C858 SOY shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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