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F594 PDU

1989 BMW R100

White Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,463 mi
Last recorded37,463 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 1989 BMW R10040,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF594 PDU
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 May 2019 37,463 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 May 2018 36,957 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 36,941 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

tyre pressures low

Fail 19 Apr 2017 36,930 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.1a)

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

tyre pressures low

Pass 8 Apr 2016 36,814 miles

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

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Nearside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

fuel staining on left hand lower edge of fuel tank not wet and no obvious leaks

Fail 8 Apr 2016 36,814 miles

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

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

fuel staining on left hand lower edge of fuel tank not wet and no obvious leaks

Fail 26 Feb 2015 36,356 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

front tyre pressure low

Pass 26 Feb 2015 36,356 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

front tyre pressure low

Fail 13 Jan 2014 35,738 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 35,738 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 33,911 miles

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 32,984 miles

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 32,605 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 32,605 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2009 31,562 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 31,292 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 29,884 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 29,424 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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F594 PDU is a 1989 BMW R100 in White with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 F594 PDU, 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.

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F594 PDU is a 1989 BMW R100, first registered on 3 February 1989.

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