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BET 355T

1979 BMW R100

Gold Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

77,050 mi
Last recorded77,050 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2011
Typical for 1979 BMW R10048,039 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBET 355T
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1979
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2011 77,050 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 76,386 miles

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

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Lower Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Upper Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 76,386 miles

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

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Lower Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 75,675 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 75,018 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 73,788 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 72,073 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 70,802 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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BET 355T is a 1979 BMW R100 in Gold with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1979 BMW R100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 48,039 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BET 355T, 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 47 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 BET 355T registered?

BET 355T is a 1979 BMW R100, first registered on 15 May 1979.

Is BET 355T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BET 355T shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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