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E920 LBT

1988 BMW R100

Grey Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,407 mi
Last recorded68,407 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2015
Typical for 1988 BMW R10041,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE920 LBT
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2015 68,407 miles

front brake pads getting thin

play in rear wheel bearings(borderline pass)

Fail 25 Feb 2015 68,407 miles

Front Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

front brake pads getting thin

play in rear wheel bearings(borderline pass)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 68,117 miles

nearside rear exhaust heatsheild loose

Fail 18 Nov 2013 68,117 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

nearside rear exhaust heatsheild loose

Pass 8 Jun 2012 67,887 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 18 Jun 2011 67,363 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 62,306 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 26 Mar 2010 62,306 miles

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.3.1b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2009 58,993 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 55,795 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 48,255 miles

head lamp beam adjusted with tape

right hand foot rest rubber worn

Fail 19 Jun 2006 47,865 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Front Upper Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.3.1b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

main beam lamp flashes when switched on

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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E920 LBT is a 1988 BMW R100 in Grey with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 E920 LBT, 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

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What year was E920 LBT registered?

E920 LBT is a 1988 BMW R100, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is E920 LBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for E920 LBT shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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