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F185 CEY

1989 BMW R100

White Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

25,631 mi
Last recorded25,631 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2014
Typical for 1989 BMW R10040,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF185 CEY
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2014 25,631 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 25,581 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 25,581 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 25,496 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 25,384 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 25,384 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 25,134 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 42,864 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 24,668 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 24,122 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 23,258 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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F185 CEY 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 F185 CEY, 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

How do I check the history of F185 CEY?

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What year was F185 CEY registered?

F185 CEY is a 1989 BMW R100, first registered on 22 March 1989.

Is F185 CEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F185 CEY 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.

Does F185 CEY have outstanding finance?

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