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CDX 164T

1978 BMW R100

Black Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,982 mi
Last recorded56,982 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2009
Typical for 1978 BMW R10044,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCDX 164T
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2009 56,982 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 56,648 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 56,630 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 56,030 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 55,247 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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CDX 164T is a 1978 BMW R100 in Black with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1978 BMW R100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 44,155 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 CDX 164T, 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 48 years old, this BMW R100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CDX 164T?

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What year was CDX 164T registered?

CDX 164T is a 1978 BMW R100, first registered on 9 August 1978.

Is CDX 164T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CDX 164T shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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