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F65 GUX

1989 BMW R100

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10 mi
Last recorded10 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 1989 BMW R10040,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF65 GUX
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2015 10 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014
Fail 19 Jul 2014 8,272 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

advise change front tyre

advise fuel pipes perishing

advise rear wheel has non standard

Pass 20 May 2013 4,963 miles

owner needs to go on a maintence course

Pass 29 Feb 2012 73,884 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 73,884 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 73,884 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 72,672 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 72,672 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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F65 GUX is a 1989 BMW R100 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 F65 GUX, 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

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What year was F65 GUX registered?

F65 GUX is a 1989 BMW R100, first registered on 13 January 1989.

Is F65 GUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for F65 GUX shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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