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F26 FHH

1988 BMW R100

Grey Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

34,698 mi
Last recorded34,698 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2020
Typical for 1988 BMW R10041,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF26 FHH
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2020 34,698 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 34,152 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 33,641 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 33,635 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 35,209 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 31,341 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 29,810 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 28,816 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 25,275 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 24,462 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 24,462 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 23,973 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 22,272 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 21,227 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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F26 FHH is a 1988 BMW R100 in Grey with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 F26 FHH, 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 F26 FHH registered?

F26 FHH is a 1988 BMW R100, first registered on 7 October 1988.

Is F26 FHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for F26 FHH shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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