MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,995 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)
Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)
Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)
Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b)
How Reliable is the BMW R100?
Based on 26,387 MOT tests across 3,036 vehicles.
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E401 XBM is a 1987 BMW R100 in Silver with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
Across all 1987 BMW R100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 45,997 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 E401 XBM, 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 39 years old, this BMW R100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was E401 XBM registered?
E401 XBM is a 1987 BMW R100, first registered on 1 August 1987.
Is E401 XBM safe to buy?
The MOT history for E401 XBM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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