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E514 YTO

1987 BMW R100

White Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

60,319 mi
Last recorded60,319 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 1987 BMW R10045,997 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE514 YTO
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 60,319 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 59,710 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 58,332 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 58,321 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 57,409 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 56,826 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 56,826 miles

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 56,580 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 56,192 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 54,063 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 51,630 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 49,351 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 45,611 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 42,669 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 41,447 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 39,741 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 38,133 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 36,761 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 24 Aug 2006 36,755 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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E514 YTO is a 1987 BMW R100 in White with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 E514 YTO, 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 E514 YTO registered?

E514 YTO is a 1987 BMW R100, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E514 YTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for E514 YTO shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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