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E286 XAG

1988 BMW R100

Blue Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2016
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,648 mi
Last recorded33,648 miles
Recorded on7 May 2015
Typical for 1988 BMW R10041,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE286 XAG
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2015 33,648 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 32,502 miles

exhaust clamp loose

Pass 20 Sep 2011 31,291 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 29,078 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2010 29,070 miles

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

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

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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E286 XAG is a 1988 BMW R100 in Blue with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1988 BMW R100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 41,474 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 E286 XAG, 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 38 years old, this BMW R100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E286 XAG registered?

E286 XAG is a 1988 BMW R100, first registered on 29 June 1988.

Is E286 XAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E286 XAG shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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