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E900 ELW

1987 BMW R100

White Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,854 mi
Last recorded33,854 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 1987 BMW R10045,997 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE900 ELW
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 10 Nov 2020 33,854 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 32,895 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 32,796 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 32,641 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 32,285 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 31,382 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 29,964 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 26,558 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 25,912 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 25,149 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 24,181 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 19,756 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 17,224 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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E900 ELW is a 1987 BMW R100 in White with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1987 BMW R100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 45,997 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 E900 ELW, 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 39 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 E900 ELW?

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What year was E900 ELW registered?

E900 ELW is a 1987 BMW R100, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E900 ELW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E900 ELW shows 13 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 E900 ELW have outstanding finance?

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