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AJF 370T

1978 BMW R100

Red Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,853 mi
Last recorded38,853 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2009
Typical for 1978 BMW R10044,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJF 370T
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2009 38,853 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 38,842 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 38,148 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 30,877 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 29,267 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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AJF 370T is a 1978 BMW R100 in Red with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1978 BMW R100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 44,155 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 AJF 370T, 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 48 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 AJF 370T?

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What year was AJF 370T registered?

AJF 370T is a 1978 BMW R100, first registered on 16 August 1978.

Is AJF 370T safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJF 370T shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AJF 370T have outstanding finance?

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