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F569 BKO

1988 BMW R100

Black Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,612 mi
Last recorded87,612 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 1988 BMW R10041,474 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF569 BKO
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 87,612 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 86,467 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 86,467 miles

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 9 May 2015 85,716 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 85,716 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

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

Pass 10 May 2014 84,623 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Nov 2013 84,612 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 82,770 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 82,598 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 82,598 miles

Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Brake component is slightly distorted (3.1.5)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 80,717 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 79,304 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 78,490 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2006 78,483 miles

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2005 76,387 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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F569 BKO is a 1988 BMW R100 in Black with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F569 BKO, 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 F569 BKO registered?

F569 BKO is a 1988 BMW R100, first registered on 12 August 1988.

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