MOT Status
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97,762 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))
Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Front brake control not operating stop lamp. (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
How Reliable is the BMW R100?
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E585 CFJ is a 1988 BMW R100 in Black with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 E585 CFJ, 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 E585 CFJ registered?
E585 CFJ is a 1988 BMW R100, first registered on 6 May 1988.
Is E585 CFJ safe to buy?
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