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F14 MGR

1989 BMW R100

White Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

499 mi
Last recorded499 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 1989 BMW R10040,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF14 MGR
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 499 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 386 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 6,449 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 154 miles

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements reg plate does conform to specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources no number plate light fitted (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019
Fail 26 Sep 2019

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2018 8,482 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 8,482 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 8,196 miles

Central Front Inner mudguard missing

Pass 12 Aug 2016 7,618 miles

Centre Front front mudguard missing

Nearside Front slight fuel leak

Pass 28 Jun 2014 7,493 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 6,617 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 6,323 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 5,633 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 4,709 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 3,479 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 1,457 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 99,600 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 97,033 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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F14 MGR is a 1989 BMW R100 in White with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1989 BMW R100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 40,694 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 F14 MGR, 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 37 years old, this BMW R100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F14 MGR registered?

F14 MGR is a 1989 BMW R100, first registered on 12 May 1989.

Is F14 MGR safe to buy?

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