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F663 TOW

1989 BMW R100

White Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

57,306 mi
Last recorded57,306 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 BMW R10040,694 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF663 TOW
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 57,306 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 55,485 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 55,485 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly when steering turned (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 55,026 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 52,361 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 50,766 miles

Upper fuel cap sealing rubber is starting to perish

Pass 20 Nov 2020 47,219 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside oil leak from oil cooler lines

Pass 3 Jun 2019 45,656 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 45,651 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Mudguard insecure ()

Pass 23 May 2018 43,349 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 40,217 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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F663 TOW is a 1989 BMW R100 in White with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 F663 TOW, 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 F663 TOW registered?

F663 TOW is a 1989 BMW R100, first registered on 13 June 1989.

Is F663 TOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F663 TOW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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