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E883 FAR

1988 BMW R100

Red Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,930 mi
Last recorded55,930 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 BMW R10041,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE883 FAR
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 6 Mar 2026 55,930 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 53,242 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 51,710 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 51,121 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 49,257 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 47,462 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 45,180 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 44,259 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 43,412 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 42,178 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 40,788 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 38,723 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 35,904 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 32,087 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 31,602 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 30,597 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 29,651 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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E883 FAR is a 1988 BMW R100 in Red with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 E883 FAR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E883 FAR?

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What year was E883 FAR registered?

E883 FAR is a 1988 BMW R100, first registered on 12 May 1988.

Is E883 FAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E883 FAR shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E883 FAR have outstanding finance?

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