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F468 SBL

1989 BMW R100

Blue Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

77,605 mi
Last recorded77,605 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 1989 BMW R10040,694 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF468 SBL
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 77,605 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 77,565 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 5 Aug 2016 77,513 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 77,513 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 77,358 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 76,949 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 76,693 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 75,842 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 74,635 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 73,231 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 71,735 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 70,120 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 70,120 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 67,956 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 65,828 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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F468 SBL is a 1989 BMW R100 in Blue with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 F468 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.

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What year was F468 SBL registered?

F468 SBL is a 1989 BMW R100, first registered on 26 April 1989.

Is F468 SBL safe to buy?

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