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BTU 410W

1988 BMW R100

White Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2023
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

60,308 mi
Last recorded60,308 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
Typical for 1988 BMW R10041,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBTU 410W
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2022 60,308 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 59,659 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 59,614 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 59,614 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 59,134 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 58,351 miles

Nearside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 57,179 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 55,073 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 55,064 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 53,830 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 51,886 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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BTU 410W is a 1988 BMW R100 in White with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1988 BMW R100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 41,474 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 BTU 410W, 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 38 years old, this BMW R100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BTU 410W?

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What year was BTU 410W registered?

BTU 410W is a 1988 BMW R100, first registered on 1 June 1988.

Is BTU 410W safe to buy?

The MOT history for BTU 410W shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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