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F679 FND

1988 BMW R100

Black Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

Typical for 1988 BMW R10041,474 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF679 FND
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2025

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 May 2024 1,658 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 16 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 58,775 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 58,704 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 57,751 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 57,746 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2016 57,746 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 26 Sep 2014 24,009 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 57,685 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 51,192 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 46,131 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 40,748 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 40,208 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 36,398 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 34,709 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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F679 FND is a 1988 BMW R100 in Black with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 1988 BMW R100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 41,474 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 F679 FND, 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 38 years old, this BMW R100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F679 FND registered?

F679 FND is a 1988 BMW R100, first registered on 30 September 1988.

Is F679 FND safe to buy?

The MOT history for F679 FND shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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