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D874 BUT

1987 BMW R100

Black Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

506 mi
Last recorded506 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2022
Typical for 1987 BMW R10045,997 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD874 BUT
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2022 506 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 472 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 315 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

slight engine oil leak

Pass 10 May 2019 57,380 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 57,380 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 52,070 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 48,917 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 46,367 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 46,344 miles

Front Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 44,787 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 44,258 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2013 44,235 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2013 44,214 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Fairing so located that it is likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear brake wear indicator close to minimum

Pass 2 Apr 2012 44,101 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 44,080 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 44,080 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 43,935 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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D874 BUT is a 1987 BMW R100 in Black with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1987 BMW R100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 45,997 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 D874 BUT, 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 39 years old, this BMW R100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D874 BUT registered?

D874 BUT is a 1987 BMW R100, first registered on 21 May 1987.

Is D874 BUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for D874 BUT shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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