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CWE 468T

1979 BMW R100

Cream Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

1,503 mi
Last recorded1,503 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2018
Typical for 1979 BMW R10048,039 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCWE 468T
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1979
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2018 1,503 miles

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 21 Jul 2018 1,503 miles

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2017 774 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 733 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 732 miles

Rear Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 100 miles

indicaters very small

Fail 22 Sep 2014 97 miles

Rear Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2b)

indicaters very small

Pass 10 Sep 2013 45,400 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 46,211 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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CWE 468T is a 1979 BMW R100 in Cream with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CWE 468T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CWE 468T?

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What year was CWE 468T registered?

CWE 468T is a 1979 BMW R100, first registered on 29 June 1979.

Is CWE 468T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CWE 468T shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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