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AEF 917T

1979 BMW R100

Red Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

4,815 mi
Last recorded4,815 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2019
Typical for 1979 BMW R10048,039 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAEF 917T
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2019 4,815 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 73,827 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 73,247 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 72,972 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 71,535 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 70,039 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2013 69,711 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2013 69,711 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 69,609 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 69,466 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 69,323 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 69,236 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 69,184 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 69,085 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R100?

Based on 26,387 MOT tests across 3,036 vehicles.

88.4%
Pass Rate
625
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
3,036
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 222
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 145
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 123
Horn not working 86
Headlamp aim too low 65
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AEF 917T is a 1979 BMW R100 in Red with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1979 BMW R100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 48,039 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW R100 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 222 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AEF 917T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R100 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 47 years old, this BMW R100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AEF 917T?

You can check the full history of AEF 917T by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AEF 917T registered?

AEF 917T is a 1979 BMW R100, first registered on 12 January 1979.

Is AEF 917T safe to buy?

The MOT history for AEF 917T shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AEF 917T have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AEF 917T. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

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