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F915 MJH

1988 BMW R100

Red Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

49,760 mi
Last recorded49,760 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 1988 BMW R10041,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF915 MJH
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 49,760 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 49,160 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 49,020 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 49,020 miles

Nearside Front Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Front Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 47,772 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 47,772 miles

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 47,037 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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F915 MJH is a 1988 BMW R100 in Red with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F915 MJH, 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 F915 MJH registered?

F915 MJH is a 1988 BMW R100, first registered on 16 September 1988.

Is F915 MJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for F915 MJH shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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