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F349 NWL

1989 BMW R100

Black Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

9,775 mi
Last recorded9,775 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 1989 BMW R10040,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF349 NWL
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 9,775 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 9,551 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 9,180 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 9,002 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 6,173 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 3,515 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 2,387 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 36 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 28,809 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 28,458 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 28,439 miles

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

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

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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F349 NWL is a 1989 BMW R100 in Black with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F349 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F349 NWL registered?

F349 NWL is a 1989 BMW R100, first registered on 12 July 1989.

Is F349 NWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F349 NWL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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