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ALP 280S

1978 BMW R100

White Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,556 mi
Last recorded16,556 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 1978 BMW R10044,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALP 280S
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 15 May 2017 16,556 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 15,083 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 14,266 miles

Has slight change in engine speed when moving steering to full right lock

N/Side mid exhaust support broken

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear swinging arm bushes have slight play

Pass 8 May 2014 13,240 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 11,662 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 11,442 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 11,439 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2009 10,766 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 9,828 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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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ALP 280S is a 1978 BMW R100 in White with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 ALP 280S, 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 ALP 280S?

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What year was ALP 280S registered?

ALP 280S is a 1978 BMW R100, first registered on 1 June 1978.

Is ALP 280S safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALP 280S shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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