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F590 ONK

1989 BMW R100

Red Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,583 mi
Last recorded56,583 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 BMW R10040,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF590 ONK
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 8 Apr 2026 56,583 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 54,219 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 52,981 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 51,830 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 49,749 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 47,928 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 43,429 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 37,758 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 31,854 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 30,301 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 28,702 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 25,857 miles

rear tyre is slighty perished

Pass 8 Apr 2014 24,851 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 24,461 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

front brake is dragging slightly

Pass 6 May 2010 23,476 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 22,618 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 19,749 miles

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2006 19,482 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 18,965 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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F590 ONK is a 1989 BMW R100 in Red with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F590 ONK, 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 F590 ONK?

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What year was F590 ONK registered?

F590 ONK is a 1989 BMW R100, first registered on 25 April 1989.

Is F590 ONK safe to buy?

The MOT history for F590 ONK shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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