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CBW 747V

1980 BMW R100

Beige Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2011
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,534 mi
Last recorded74,534 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2010
Typical for 1980 BMW R10047,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCBW 747V
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1980
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 16 Oct 2010 74,534 miles

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Transmission case leaking

Pass 3 Oct 2009 74,528 miles

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 74,521 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 74,516 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 74,509 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2005 74,480 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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CBW 747V is a 1980 BMW R100 in Beige with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 CBW 747V, 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 CBW 747V registered?

CBW 747V is a 1980 BMW R100, first registered on 1 March 1980.

Is CBW 747V safe to buy?

The MOT history for CBW 747V shows 6 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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