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F662 SVW

1989 BMW R100

Red Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

1,387 mi
Last recorded1,387 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2018
Typical for 1989 BMW R10040,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF662 SVW
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2018 1,387 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 95,441 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2016 90,458 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 87,062 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 82,646 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 80,253 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 14 Feb 2013 80,253 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 14 Feb 2012 75,482 miles

side stand broken

Fail 10 Feb 2012 75,482 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 72,710 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

belowes restricting steering movement

headlamp swicth sticking

horn intermitent

rear tyre rubbing on drive shaft

Pass 6 Feb 2010 71,987 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

oil pressure switch slightly leaking

Pass 24 Jan 2009 67,760 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

rear damper noisy

Fail 24 Jan 2009 67,760 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

rear damper noisy

Pass 3 Aug 2007 62,085 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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F662 SVW is a 1989 BMW R100 in Red with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 F662 SVW, 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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What year was F662 SVW registered?

F662 SVW is a 1989 BMW R100, first registered on 23 April 1989.

Is F662 SVW safe to buy?

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