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COO 521T

1978 BMW R100

Blue Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

58,894 mi
Last recorded58,894 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2015
Typical for 1978 BMW R10044,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCOO 521T
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2015 58,894 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 58,418 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 58,272 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 57,675 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 57,353 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 55,936 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 55,886 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2009 54,062 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 51,224 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 47,012 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 43,440 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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COO 521T is a 1978 BMW R100 in Blue with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 COO 521T, 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

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What year was COO 521T registered?

COO 521T is a 1978 BMW R100, first registered on 17 October 1978.

Is COO 521T safe to buy?

The MOT history for COO 521T shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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