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E537 BNN

1988 BMW R100

White Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,614 mi
Last recorded41,614 miles
Recorded on14 May 2022
Typical for 1988 BMW R10041,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE537 BNN
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2022 41,614 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 22 May 2021 41,484 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 15 May 2021 41,463 miles

Nearside Fuel pipe damaged Fuel line perished. (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush Lower shock absorber rubber perished and not secure. (5.3.2 (c))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 40,724 miles

Central Front Steering Head bearings ; Slight notch evident.

Offside Rear Brake lever corroded but not seriously weakened Rear Brake lever ; surface corrosion evident to brake rod barrel eyelet. (1.1.15 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber slightly loose Rear shock absorber ; Lower rubber bush , slight perishing evident. Still secure. (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower frame spar ; build up of surface corrosion evident. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 40,724 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Front brake lever touching handle bar when brake fully applied. (1.1.2 (a))

Central Front Steering head bearings , slight notch evident.

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened RH fork tube ; Pitting to surface. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber slightly loose Rear Shock absorber ; Lower rubber bush , perishing to rubber evident. (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lever corroded but not seriously weakened Rear brake arm ; Build up of surface corrosion to rod barrel eyelet. (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Frame spar , swingarm pivot area ; build up of surface corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2015 40,359 miles

Rear Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 3 Jul 2015 40,359 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 40,126 miles

Rear Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 39,169 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 38,449 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 37,173 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 37,167 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 37,162 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 37,145 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 36,743 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 36,723 miles

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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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E537 BNN is a 1988 BMW R100 in White with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E537 BNN, 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.

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E537 BNN is a 1988 BMW R100, first registered on 12 January 1988.

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