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EHO 720W

1980 BMW R100

Red Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

43,834 mi
Last recorded43,834 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2012
Typical for 1980 BMW R10047,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEHO 720W
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2012 43,834 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 41,129 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 36,610 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 36,605 miles

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b) DANGEROUS

Rear tyre has metal [small] objects embedded in tread pattern.

Pass 9 Sep 2008 35,196 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 35,191 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c) DANGEROUS

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

has metal objects in rear tyre

Pass 23 Aug 2007 34,498 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 34,494 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 33,261 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 29,191 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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EHO 720W is a 1980 BMW R100 in Red with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EHO 720W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EHO 720W registered?

EHO 720W is a 1980 BMW R100, first registered on 9 September 1980.

Is EHO 720W safe to buy?

The MOT history for EHO 720W shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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