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F203 FNW

1989 BMW R100

Blue Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

45,394 mi
Last recorded45,394 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 1989 BMW R10040,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF203 FNW
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 45,394 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 45,083 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 45,028 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Wheel bearing has excessive play side car wheel bearing worn (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 44,920 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play requires adjustment (2.2.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 44,346 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 43,996 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 43,948 miles

Decelerometer brake test neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.E1c)

Decelerometer brake test no brake control achieves an efficiency of 30% (3.3.E1a)

Front Hydraulic brake control creeps under load. (3.1.4a)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe union leaking fluid (3.2.B4) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Side car mud gaurd not fully secured on mounting

Sidecar wheel bearings have slight play (5.2.3c)

n/s exhaust loose on clamp but not leaking

Pass 8 May 2014 43,805 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 42,997 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 42,909 miles

Nearside Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 31 May 2012 42,021 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 41,192 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 40,535 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 39,419 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 36,652 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 36,652 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 34,959 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))

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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F203 FNW is a 1989 BMW R100 in Blue with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 F203 FNW, 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 F203 FNW registered?

F203 FNW is a 1989 BMW R100, first registered on 22 May 1989.

Is F203 FNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F203 FNW shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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