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E643 TVU

1987 BMW K100

Black Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

26,404 mi
Last recorded26,404 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2012
Typical for 1987 BMW K10050,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE643 TVU
MakeBMW
ModelK100
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2012 26,404 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 26,404 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 26,395 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 26,335 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 26,335 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

How Reliable is the BMW K100?

Based on 1,884 MOT tests across 390 vehicles.

86.6%
Pass Rate
695
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
390
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 19
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 15
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 15
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 15
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
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E643 TVU is a 1987 BMW K100 in Black with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1987 BMW K100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 50,856 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 K100 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E643 TVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW K100 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 39 years old, this BMW K100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E643 TVU?

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What year was E643 TVU registered?

E643 TVU is a 1987 BMW K100, first registered on 18 August 1987.

Is E643 TVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E643 TVU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E643 TVU have outstanding finance?

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