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F556 BUA

1988 BMW R100

Black Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

41,176 mi
Last recorded41,176 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 1988 BMW R10041,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF556 BUA
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 41,176 miles
Fail 30 May 2025 41,176 miles

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 40,920 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 40,899 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 40,679 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 40,362 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 40,362 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 40,147 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2012 39,560 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 39,073 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 39,073 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 38,865 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 38,865 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 38,305 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 36,996 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2006 36,996 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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F556 BUA is a 1988 BMW R100 in Black with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 F556 BUA, 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

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What year was F556 BUA registered?

F556 BUA is a 1988 BMW R100, first registered on 17 October 1988.

Is F556 BUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F556 BUA shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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