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AFG 508S

1977 BMW R100

Purple Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

53,302 mi
Last recorded53,302 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2006
Typical for 1977 BMW R10043,391 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFG 508S
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1977
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2006 53,302 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 17 Nov 2006 53,302 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 11 Nov 2005 51,357 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 51,357 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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AFG 508S is a 1977 BMW R100 in Purple with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1977 BMW R100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 43,391 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 R100 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 222 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AFG 508S, 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 49 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 AFG 508S?

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What year was AFG 508S registered?

AFG 508S is a 1977 BMW R100, first registered on 1 August 1977.

Is AFG 508S safe to buy?

The MOT history for AFG 508S shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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