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F559 BUA

1988 BMW R100

Blue Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

1,155 mi
Last recorded1,155 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 BMW R10041,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF559 BUA
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 1,155 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight free play in rear swing arm bushes

Pass 6 Jul 2024 829 miles

Rear slight free play in rear swingarm bearings

Pass 13 Jul 2023 254 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 27 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 6,214 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 70 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 23,492 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 23,353 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 23,343 miles

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 23,343 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 23,085 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 22,967 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 22,458 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 21,536 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 20,235 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 20,235 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 2 May 2007 17,595 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 16,104 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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F559 BUA is a 1988 BMW R100 in Blue with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 F559 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 F559 BUA registered?

F559 BUA is a 1988 BMW R100, first registered on 31 October 1988.

Is F559 BUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F559 BUA shows 18 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.

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