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EKR 617T

1978 BMW R100

Blue Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,244 mi
Last recorded24,244 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 1978 BMW R10044,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKR 617T
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 25 Sep 2017 24,244 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 23,985 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 23,674 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 23,420 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 22,941 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 22,435 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 21,929 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 21,344 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 21,032 miles

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

Hazard light switch intermittant.

Pass 10 Sep 2008 20,447 miles

Hazard switch sticky

Pass 15 Sep 2007 20,041 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2006 19,611 miles

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

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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EKR 617T is a 1978 BMW R100 in Blue with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1978 BMW R100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 44,155 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 EKR 617T, 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 48 years old, this BMW R100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EKR 617T?

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What year was EKR 617T registered?

EKR 617T is a 1978 BMW R100, first registered on 4 August 1978.

Is EKR 617T safe to buy?

The MOT history for EKR 617T shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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