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EAA 3W

1980 BMW R100

Brown Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

68,965 mi
Last recorded68,965 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 1980 BMW R10047,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAA 3W
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 68,965 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 68,598 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 68,254 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 68,254 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 67,790 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 67,261 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 66,765 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 66,765 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 66,740 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 66,245 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2012 66,245 miles

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

Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 65,359 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 63,872 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 63,844 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 63,844 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 19 Aug 2006 63,656 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2005 63,282 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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EAA 3W is a 1980 BMW R100 in Brown with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1980 BMW R100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 47,756 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 EAA 3W, 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 46 years old, this BMW R100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EAA 3W registered?

EAA 3W is a 1980 BMW R100, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is EAA 3W safe to buy?

The MOT history for EAA 3W shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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