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F348 NWL

1989 BMW R100

Blue Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

28,643 mi
Last recorded28,643 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 1989 BMW R10040,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF348 NWL
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 28,643 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 28,442 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 27,951 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 27,392 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 27,009 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 26,524 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 26,524 miles

Central Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 25,667 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 25,015 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 25,012 miles

Central Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 24,467 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cracks in sidewall(not deep)

Pass 3 Jun 2017 23,502 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 22,246 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated Collector box corroded. (7.1.1a)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 22,246 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated Collector box corroded. (7.1.1a)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 21,479 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 20,842 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 20,472 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 19,107 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 18,544 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 18,205 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 18,121 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 17,743 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 17,261 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 16,787 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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F348 NWL is a 1989 BMW R100 in Blue with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 F348 NWL, 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 F348 NWL registered?

F348 NWL is a 1989 BMW R100, first registered on 1 July 1989.

Is F348 NWL safe to buy?

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