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DYY 120V

1979 BMW R100

Brown Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

29,188 mi
Last recorded29,188 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 1979 BMW R10048,039 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDYY 120V
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 29,188 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 28,801 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 28,177 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 27,757 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 27,757 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer torn (7.2.2c)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 27,089 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 27,034 miles

rear carrier loose

Fail 1 Aug 2012 27,032 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

rear carrier loose

Pass 12 May 2011 26,295 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 25,076 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 24,954 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 11 Apr 2009 22,431 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 11 Apr 2009 22,431 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 18,299 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 15,794 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 15,789 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2005 10,438 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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DYY 120V is a 1979 BMW R100 in Brown with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 120V, 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.

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What year was DYY 120V registered?

DYY 120V is a 1979 BMW R100, first registered on 10 December 1979.

Is DYY 120V safe to buy?

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