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F156 EJC

1989 BMW R100

White Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

51,468 mi
Last recorded51,468 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2014
Typical for 1989 BMW R10040,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF156 EJC
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2014 51,468 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 51,390 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 5 Oct 2011 50,176 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 48,738 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 48,402 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 48,402 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 47,223 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 46,511 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 45,715 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 44,442 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 44,394 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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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F156 EJC is a 1989 BMW R100 in White with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 F156 EJC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F156 EJC registered?

F156 EJC is a 1989 BMW R100, first registered on 14 June 1989.

Is F156 EJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F156 EJC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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