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F886 RFH

1989 BMW R100

Black Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

58,167 mi
Last recorded58,167 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1989 BMW R10040,694 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF886 RFH
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 58,167 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 57,439 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 55,928 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 54,374 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 51,056 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020
Pass 20 Apr 2019 48,150 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2019 48,150 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2018 47,799 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 46,010 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 26,247 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 26,247 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2006 22,823 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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F886 RFH is a 1989 BMW R100 in Black with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 F886 RFH, 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 F886 RFH?

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What year was F886 RFH registered?

F886 RFH is a 1989 BMW R100, first registered on 6 March 1989.

Is F886 RFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for F886 RFH shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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