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BHY 164V

1980 BMW R100

Brown Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

37,501 mi
Last recorded37,501 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2013
Typical for 1980 BMW R10047,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHY 164V
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2013 37,501 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 37,008 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 36,945 miles

Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 36,347 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2011 36,343 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

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

rear brake pedal has exess travel

Pass 2 Jun 2007 36,337 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 36,283 miles

Offside Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 36,283 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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BHY 164V is a 1980 BMW R100 in Brown with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 164V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BHY 164V registered?

BHY 164V is a 1980 BMW R100, first registered on 14 July 1980.

Is BHY 164V safe to buy?

The MOT history for BHY 164V shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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