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F456 SBL

1989 BMW R100

White Petrol 971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,318 mi
Last recorded49,318 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2010
Typical for 1989 BMW R10040,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF456 SBL
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine971cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2010 49,318 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear brake cable adjuster.

Rear exhaust mounting.

Pass 5 Aug 2009 46,565 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 43,212 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 40,752 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 40,259 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 40,238 miles

Offside Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

OIL LEAKING FROM ALL CYLINDER PUSH-ROD TUBES.

OIL LEAKING FROM GEARBOX NEUTRAL LIGHT SWITCH.

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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F456 SBL is a 1989 BMW R100 in White with a 971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F456 SBL, 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

How do I check the history of F456 SBL?

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What year was F456 SBL registered?

F456 SBL is a 1989 BMW R100, first registered on 27 April 1989.

Is F456 SBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F456 SBL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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