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B899 ANM

1985 BMW R100

Black Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,081 mi
Last recorded34,081 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 1985 BMW R10046,367 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB899 ANM
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 34,081 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 33,820 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 33,413 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 33,049 miles

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Rear Brake component has been modified. (3.1.5)

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Fail 4 Oct 2014 33,049 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Rear Brake component has been modified. (3.1.5)

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

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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B899 ANM is a 1985 BMW R100 in Black with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B899 ANM, 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

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What year was B899 ANM registered?

B899 ANM is a 1985 BMW R100, first registered on 31 May 1985.

Is B899 ANM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B899 ANM shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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