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E537 KNO

1988 BMW R100

Brown Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

794 mi
Last recorded794 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 1988 BMW R10041,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE537 KNO
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1988
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 794 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front mudguard missing

Pass 22 Aug 2023 6,966 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 489 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 24 Jun 2022 489 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2021 21 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 35,341 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 35,283 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 34,988 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 34,663 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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E537 KNO is a 1988 BMW R100 in Brown with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 E537 KNO, 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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What year was E537 KNO registered?

E537 KNO is a 1988 BMW R100, first registered on 1 March 1988.

Is E537 KNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for E537 KNO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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