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F83 OTT

1989 BMW R100

White Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

408 mi
Last recorded408 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2023
Typical for 1989 BMW R10040,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF83 OTT
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2023 408 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 65 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 65 miles

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 58 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 95,080 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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F83 OTT is a 1989 BMW R100 in White with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F83 OTT, 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

How do I check the history of F83 OTT?

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What year was F83 OTT registered?

F83 OTT is a 1989 BMW R100, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F83 OTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for F83 OTT shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F83 OTT have outstanding finance?

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