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F235 LPL

1988 BMW R100

Blue Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

44,398 mi
Last recorded44,398 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 1988 BMW R10041,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF235 LPL
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 44,398 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 43,587 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 42,917 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 42,268 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 41,811 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 41,491 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 40,997 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 39,121 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 34,720 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 29,797 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 29,467 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 29,171 miles

Centre Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Centre Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 10 May 2011 29,164 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Centre Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Centre Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 10 May 2010 28,970 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 28,968 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 28,957 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 28,957 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(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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F235 LPL is a 1988 BMW R100 in Blue with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1988 BMW R100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 41,474 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 F235 LPL, 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 38 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 F235 LPL registered?

F235 LPL is a 1988 BMW R100, first registered on 26 August 1988.

Is F235 LPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F235 LPL shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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