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F546 CUJ

1989 BMW R100

Blue Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

78,807 mi
Last recorded78,807 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 BMW R10040,694 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF546 CUJ
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 78,807 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 77,146 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 74,878 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 74,677 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 74,256 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 72,266 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 72,220 miles

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 69,706 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 67,239 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 64,712 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 61,211 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 60,271 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 59,668 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 58,478 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 53,736 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 52,269 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 50,583 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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F546 CUJ is a 1989 BMW R100 in Blue with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 F546 CUJ, 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 F546 CUJ?

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What year was F546 CUJ registered?

F546 CUJ is a 1989 BMW R100, first registered on 24 April 1989.

Is F546 CUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F546 CUJ shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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