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E358 DMY

1988 BMW R100

Blue Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

83,352 mi
Last recorded83,352 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 1988 BMW R10041,474 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE358 DMY
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 83,352 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 82,827 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 81,733 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 80,980 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 80,980 miles

Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 79,782 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2016 79,782 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 75,428 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 73,306 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 71,039 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 70,741 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 70,070 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 69,315 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 67,551 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 65,207 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 63,553 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 63,488 miles

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 61,242 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 61,242 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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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E358 DMY is a 1988 BMW R100 in Blue with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 E358 DMY, 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 E358 DMY registered?

E358 DMY is a 1988 BMW R100, first registered on 1 March 1988.

Is E358 DMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for E358 DMY shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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