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B494 MGU

1985 BMW R100

Grey Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,914 mi
Last recorded44,914 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2008
Typical for 1985 BMW R10046,367 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB494 MGU
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2008 44,914 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2008 44,914 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2007 44,133 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 May 2006 43,486 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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B494 MGU is a 1985 BMW R100 in Grey with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1985 BMW R100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 46,367 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 B494 MGU, 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 41 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 B494 MGU?

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What year was B494 MGU registered?

B494 MGU is a 1985 BMW R100, first registered on 10 April 1985.

Is B494 MGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for B494 MGU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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