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ESF 710W

2008 BMW R100

Red Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

80,500 mi
Last recorded80,500 miles
Recorded on25 May 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW R10051,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationESF 710W
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2021 80,500 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 May 2021 80,250 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 79,485 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 79,485 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2019 78,773 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

front brake hoses securing rubers split

rear swinging arm slightly corrded

Pass 10 Apr 2018 77,923 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 77,277 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 76,728 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 75,512 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 74,085 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 72,184 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 72,184 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 70,867 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 70,007 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 70,007 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 69,368 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 68,189 miles

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 67,319 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 67,319 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (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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ESF 710W is a 2008 BMW R100 in Red with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2008 BMW R100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 51,019 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 ESF 710W, 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 18 years old, this BMW R100 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was ESF 710W registered?

ESF 710W is a 2008 BMW R100, first registered on 7 May 2008.

Is ESF 710W safe to buy?

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