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F434 OYE

1988 BMW R100

Black Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

46,754 mi
Last recorded46,754 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 BMW R10041,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF434 OYE
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 46,754 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 46,606 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 46,606 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2017 45,812 miles

Slight bind on front brake

Pass 30 Aug 2012 45,149 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 45,053 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 44,347 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 43,808 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 42,648 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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F434 OYE is a 1988 BMW R100 in Black with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 F434 OYE, 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

How do I check the history of F434 OYE?

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What year was F434 OYE registered?

F434 OYE is a 1988 BMW R100, first registered on 20 October 1988.

Is F434 OYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for F434 OYE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F434 OYE have outstanding finance?

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