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AUG 444S

1978 BMW R100

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

104 mi
Last recorded104 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2019
Typical for 1978 BMW R10044,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAUG 444S
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2019 104 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 1 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 41,616 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 39,607 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 37,382 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 32,636 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 32,493 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 32,280 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 32,225 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2010 31,926 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 31,835 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 31,522 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

headlight was to low adjusted to corect height

need new bar grips perished

Fail 9 Jul 2008 30,391 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Centre Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Centre Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 30,391 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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AUG 444S is a 1978 BMW R100 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AUG 444S, 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.

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What year was AUG 444S registered?

AUG 444S is a 1978 BMW R100, first registered on 6 April 1978.

Is AUG 444S safe to buy?

The MOT history for AUG 444S shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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