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ExpiredMileage
70,342 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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BWS 488V is a 1980 BMW R100 in White with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 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 BWS 488V, 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 BWS 488V registered?
BWS 488V is a 1980 BMW R100, first registered on 24 July 1980.
Is BWS 488V safe to buy?
The MOT history for BWS 488V shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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