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BRK 3T

1978 BMW R100

White Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,696 mi
Last recorded59,696 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 1978 BMW R10044,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRK 3T
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 59,696 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 59,476 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 58,357 miles

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 54,670 miles

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

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

front tyre perished

Pass 12 Jul 2011 52,397 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 51,362 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 49,250 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 49,250 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 39,761 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 45,670 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 45,670 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 42,928 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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BRK 3T is a 1978 BMW R100 in White with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1978 BMW R100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 44,155 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 BRK 3T, 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 48 years old, this BMW R100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BRK 3T?

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What year was BRK 3T registered?

BRK 3T is a 1978 BMW R100, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is BRK 3T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BRK 3T shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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