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E926 BNB

1988 BMW R100

White Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

27,500 mi
Last recorded27,500 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2020
Typical for 1988 BMW R10041,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE926 BNB
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2020 27,500 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 27,324 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 27,134 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 55,485 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2014 54,801 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 54,762 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 54,568 miles

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

Sidecar wheel bearings have slight play (5.2.3c)

Fail 2 Mar 2010 54,557 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Sidecar wheel bearings have slight play (5.2.3c)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 54,279 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 6 Feb 2009 54,256 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Indicator switch does not operate the direction indicators on the side selected (1.5.4)

Sidecar front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 21 Nov 2007 53,038 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Rear Rear reflector on sidecar missing (1.4.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 53,038 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Fail 15 Nov 2007 52,974 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 49,907 miles

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

Sidecar wheel bearings have slight play (5.2.3c)

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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E926 BNB is a 1988 BMW R100 in White with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 E926 BNB, 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 E926 BNB registered?

E926 BNB is a 1988 BMW R100, first registered on 16 May 1988.

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The MOT history for E926 BNB shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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