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B889 CNY

1985 BMW R100

White Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,073 mi
Last recorded77,073 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2011
Typical for 1985 BMW R10046,367 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB889 CNY
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2011 77,073 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2011 77,073 miles

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

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 76,913 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 76,913 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 76,913 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2008 76,487 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2007 75,742 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 75,742 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 75,133 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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B889 CNY is a 1985 BMW R100 in White with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B889 CNY, 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 B889 CNY registered?

B889 CNY is a 1985 BMW R100, first registered on 7 March 1985.

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