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DFB 600W

1980 BMW R100

Green Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,982 mi
Last recorded62,982 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 1980 BMW R10047,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFB 600W
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2018 62,982 miles

exhaust slightly noisey

rear brake pedal slightly corroded

Pass 16 May 2017 61,570 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 15 May 2017 61,562 miles

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

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 May 2016 59,951 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 57,528 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 56,060 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 53,567 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 53,567 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe union leaking fluid (3.2.B4) DANGEROUS

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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DFB 600W is a 1980 BMW R100 in Green with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DFB 600W, 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

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What year was DFB 600W registered?

DFB 600W is a 1980 BMW R100, first registered on 4 August 1980.

Is DFB 600W safe to buy?

The MOT history for DFB 600W shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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