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ELH 858T

1979 BMW R100

Maroon Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

10,486 mi
Last recorded10,486 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2022
Typical for 1979 BMW R10048,039 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELH 858T
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1979
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2022 10,486 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 8,117 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 6,438 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 4,897 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 2,952 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2017 3 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 4,199 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 754 miles

brake light only working off front brake

Pass 10 May 2011 754 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2010 1,754 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 2,965 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 1,754 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 3,829 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 2,720 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2006 2,720 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2005 96,619 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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ELH 858T is a 1979 BMW R100 in Maroon with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 1979 BMW R100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 48,039 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 ELH 858T, 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 47 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 ELH 858T?

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What year was ELH 858T registered?

ELH 858T is a 1979 BMW R100, first registered on 29 January 1979.

Is ELH 858T safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELH 858T shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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