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DYY 109V

1979 BMW R100

Black Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

1,813 mi
Last recorded1,813 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 1979 BMW R10048,039 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDYY 109V
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 1,813 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 1,813 miles

Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 1,718 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2017 1,713 miles

Rear Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 1,524 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 1,402 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 475 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 44 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 4 miles

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

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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DYY 109V is a 1979 BMW R100 in Black 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 DYY 109V, 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 DYY 109V?

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What year was DYY 109V registered?

DYY 109V is a 1979 BMW R100, first registered on 4 December 1979.

Is DYY 109V safe to buy?

The MOT history for DYY 109V 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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