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E425 SWY

1987 BMW R100

Blue Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

45,975 mi
Last recorded45,975 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 BMW R10045,997 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE425 SWY
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 45,975 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 45,487 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 45,122 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 45,097 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 45,079 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 44,221 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 43,879 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 42,921 miles

front brake could be sharper

Pass 16 Nov 2017 42,824 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 42,813 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2016 42,804 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 42,792 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 42,758 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 42,740 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 42,415 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 42,339 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 42,288 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 42,163 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 41,903 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 12 Sep 2006 41,336 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 41,336 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 7 Sep 2005 40,366 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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E425 SWY is a 1987 BMW R100 in Blue with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E425 SWY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E425 SWY registered?

E425 SWY is a 1987 BMW R100, first registered on 24 November 1987.

Is E425 SWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for E425 SWY shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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