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CCV 74V

1979 BMW R100

Brown Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

69,514 mi
Last recorded69,514 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2018
Typical for 1979 BMW R10048,039 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCCV 74V
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2018 69,514 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 67,960 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 64,739 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 61,530 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 61,530 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 58,086 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Sidecar wheel bearings are slightly rough (5.2.3d)

Sidecar wheel bearings have slight play (5.2.3c)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 58,081 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Sidecar wheel bearings are slightly rough (5.2.3d)

Sidecar wheel bearings have slight play (5.2.3c)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 56,482 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2012 54,578 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 52,902 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 50,708 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 50,708 miles

Sidecar rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Sidecar wheel bearings have slight play (5.2.3c)

Pass 28 May 2009 49,445 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 49,433 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Nearside Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Rear spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 8 May 2008 48,363 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 47,030 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 47,030 miles

Offside Front Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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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CCV 74V is a 1979 BMW R100 in Brown with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1979 BMW R100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 48,039 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 CCV 74V, 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 47 years old, this BMW R100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CCV 74V registered?

CCV 74V is a 1979 BMW R100, first registered on 22 November 1979.

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