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C876 BYN

1985 BMW R Series

White Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

54,976 mi
Last recorded54,976 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2013
Typical for 1985 BMW R Series48,163 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC876 BYN
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2013 54,976 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 54,944 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 54,916 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 54,849 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 54,820 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 54,781 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 54,781 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 54,599 miles

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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C876 BYN is a 1985 BMW R Series in White with a 750cc 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 C876 BYN, 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

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What year was C876 BYN registered?

C876 BYN is a 1985 BMW R Series, first registered on 8 October 1985.

Is C876 BYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for C876 BYN 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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