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C863 LOX

1985 BMW R80

Black Petrol 735cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,922 mi
Last recorded17,922 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 1985 BMW R8040,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC863 LOX
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine735cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 17,922 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 17,620 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 17,608 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 27 May 2016 17,480 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 17,147 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 May 2014 16,973 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 11,487 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 11,241 miles

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

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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C863 LOX is a 1985 BMW R80 in Black with a 735cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C863 LOX, 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

How do I check the history of C863 LOX?

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What year was C863 LOX registered?

C863 LOX is a 1985 BMW R80, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C863 LOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C863 LOX 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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