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C581 TMO

2008 BMW R100

Black Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

43,688 mi
Last recorded43,688 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 2008 BMW R10051,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC581 TMO
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016 43,688 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 43,205 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 22 May 2012 42,694 miles

slight play lower head stock bearing

Pass 11 Nov 2010 41,804 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 41,800 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 41,391 miles

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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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C581 TMO is a 2008 BMW R100 in Black with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 BMW R100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 51,019 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 C581 TMO, 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 18 years old, this BMW R100 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was C581 TMO registered?

C581 TMO is a 2008 BMW R100, first registered on 6 August 2008.

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