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F89 TRU

1988 BMW R100

Blue Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

50,965 mi
Last recorded50,965 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 BMW R10041,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF89 TRU
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 50,965 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 50,693 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 50,061 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 49,058 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 48,235 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 46,642 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 45,563 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 45,055 miles

Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort front (3.3.A1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 5 Apr 2018 45,055 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort front (3.3.A1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2017 43,597 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 43,580 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 43,341 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 42,839 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 41,851 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 39,867 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 39,317 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 39,098 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

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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F89 TRU is a 1988 BMW R100 in Blue with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 F89 TRU, 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 F89 TRU registered?

F89 TRU is a 1988 BMW R100, first registered on 25 August 1988.

Is F89 TRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F89 TRU shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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