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C886 BYN

1985 BMW R80

Red Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,878 mi
Last recorded68,878 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 1985 BMW R8040,822 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC886 BYN
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 68,878 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 16,739 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 16,739 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 16,739 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 16,739 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 14,785 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 14,039 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 13,673 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 23 May 2016 13,303 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 23 Jun 2015 13,079 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 12,990 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 12,961 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 12,793 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2012 12,765 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 12,488 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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C886 BYN is a 1985 BMW R80 in Red with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C886 BYN, 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 C886 BYN registered?

C886 BYN is a 1985 BMW R80, first registered on 1 November 1985.

Is C886 BYN safe to buy?

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