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EBN 727W

1980 BMW R100

Brown Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,723 mi
Last recorded58,723 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2012
Typical for 1980 BMW R10047,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBN 727W
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2012 58,723 miles

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

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

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Fail 20 Oct 2012 58,692 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

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

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 49,242 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2011 49,242 miles

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

Inner Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Outer Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 44,617 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 42,026 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 39,918 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 38,605 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 38,592 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

No Dipswitch Fitted

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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EBN 727W is a 1980 BMW R100 in Brown with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EBN 727W, 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 EBN 727W registered?

EBN 727W is a 1980 BMW R100, first registered on 8 December 1980.

Is EBN 727W safe to buy?

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