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DER 980V

1980 BMW R100

Black Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

49,492 mi
Last recorded49,492 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2011
Typical for 1980 BMW R10047,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDER 980V
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2011 49,492 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 49,417 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 49,352 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 48,257 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 48,237 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 46,075 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 46,075 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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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DER 980V is a 1980 BMW R100 in Black with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1980 BMW R100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 47,756 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 DER 980V, 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 46 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 DER 980V?

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What year was DER 980V registered?

DER 980V is a 1980 BMW R100, first registered on 28 May 1980.

Is DER 980V safe to buy?

The MOT history for DER 980V shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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