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E921 DBM

1988 BMW R100

Blue Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

131 mi
Last recorded131 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 1988 BMW R10041,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE921 DBM
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 131 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 131 miles

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 21 Sep 2013 61,785 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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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E921 DBM is a 1988 BMW R100 in Blue with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 E921 DBM, 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 E921 DBM?

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What year was E921 DBM registered?

E921 DBM is a 1988 BMW R100, first registered on 29 April 1988.

Is E921 DBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E921 DBM shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E921 DBM have outstanding finance?

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