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F719 WEW

1988 BMW R100

White Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

2,248 mi
Last recorded2,248 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1988 BMW R10041,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF719 WEW
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 2,248 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 1,850 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 1,475 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 1,475 miles

Offside Lower Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Rear brake lever touching down on exhaust which has then come of its mounting bracket (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Front mudguard has no clearance and is rubbing tyre

Nearside Front Very little clearance between brake disc and caliper

Rear Mudguard insecure Mudguard touching tyre ()

Pass 6 Apr 2022 929 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 585 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020
Pass 3 Jul 2017 29,633 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 29,633 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 28,423 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 27,438 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 26,802 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 26,415 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 26,399 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 26,298 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 25,610 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 24,828 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 24,552 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 24,185 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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F719 WEW is a 1988 BMW R100 in White with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 F719 WEW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F719 WEW registered?

F719 WEW is a 1988 BMW R100, first registered on 24 October 1988.

Is F719 WEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F719 WEW shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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