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B748 VUD

1985 BMW R100

Silver Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

11,384 mi
Last recorded11,384 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2014
Typical for 1985 BMW R10046,367 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB748 VUD
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2014 11,384 miles

dampness around front fork legs

rear tyre worn uneven

Pass 18 Dec 2013 8,810 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 95,029 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 94,761 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 21 Jul 2011 94,761 miles

Front Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Rear Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 93,917 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 91,962 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 91,950 miles

Brake component cracked and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 91,249 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 91,241 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

Rear Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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B748 VUD is a 1985 BMW R100 in Silver with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 B748 VUD, 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.

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What year was B748 VUD registered?

B748 VUD is a 1985 BMW R100, first registered on 22 January 1985.

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