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C920 ABA

1985 BMW R80

Red Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

55,851 mi
Last recorded55,851 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 1985 BMW R8040,822 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC920 ABA
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 55,851 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Around mounting below rear footrest (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 May 2025 55,830 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Around mounting below rear footrest (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 15 May 2024 55,668 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 55,584 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 55,427 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 55,337 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 55,152 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 54,782 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 54,099 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 53,531 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 53,210 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 53,090 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 52,826 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 52,688 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 52,509 miles
Pass 19 May 2005 52,065 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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C920 ABA is a 1985 BMW R80 in Red with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C920 ABA, 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 C920 ABA registered?

C920 ABA is a 1985 BMW R80, first registered on 1 October 1985.

Is C920 ABA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C920 ABA shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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