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EPX 711W

1981 BMW R100

Black Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

80,399 mi
Last recorded80,399 miles
Recorded on15 May 2021
Typical for 1981 BMW R10045,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPX 711W
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2021 80,399 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 79,549 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 79,367 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 79,367 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2013 78,332 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 77,484 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 76,265 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 75,901 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

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

front tyre perishing around sidewalls!

wind screen clarity has degraded and colour changed to a yellow tint!

Fail 18 May 2010 75,901 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b) DANGEROUS

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

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

front tyre perishing around side walls!

wind screen clarity has degraded and colour changed to yellow tint!

Pass 16 Jul 2008 75,895 miles

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

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

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

windscreen cloudy too look through!

Fail 16 Jul 2008 75,895 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

windscreen cloudy too look through!

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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EPX 711W is a 1981 BMW R100 in Black with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1981 BMW R100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 45,618 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 EPX 711W, 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 45 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 EPX 711W registered?

EPX 711W is a 1981 BMW R100, first registered on 28 May 1981.

Is EPX 711W safe to buy?

The MOT history for EPX 711W shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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