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BHY 155V

1980 BMW R100

Brown Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

43,328 mi
Last recorded43,328 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2010
Typical for 1980 BMW R10047,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHY 155V
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2010 43,328 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 43,327 miles

Nearside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 23 Apr 2009 43,140 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 42,460 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 42,457 miles

Rear Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 41,230 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2007 41,230 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a) DANGEROUS

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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BHY 155V is a 1980 BMW R100 in Brown with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1980 BMW R100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 47,756 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 BHY 155V, 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 46 years old, this BMW R100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BHY 155V registered?

BHY 155V is a 1980 BMW R100, first registered on 5 June 1980.

Is BHY 155V safe to buy?

The MOT history for BHY 155V shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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