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E100 YKL

1988 BMW R Series

White Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

11,155 mi
Last recorded11,155 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 BMW R Series29,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE100 YKL
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 11,155 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 10,140 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 8,322 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 8,293 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 7,698 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2015 7,606 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 6,902 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 6,805 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 6,487 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 6,345 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 5,738 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 2,139 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 2,139 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 2,113 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 324 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 13 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 13 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

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

How Reliable is the BMW R Series?

Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.

91.2%
Pass Rate
1,463
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
25,486
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,440
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,086
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 603
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 553
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 532
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E100 YKL is a 1988 BMW R Series in White with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1988 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 29,023 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW R Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,440 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E100 YKL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R Series typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 38 years old, this BMW R Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E100 YKL registered?

E100 YKL is a 1988 BMW R Series, first registered on 19 April 1988.

Is E100 YKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E100 YKL shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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