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FTF 626V

1980 BMW R100

Silver Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,172 mi
Last recorded84,172 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2011
Typical for 1980 BMW R10047,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFTF 626V
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2011 84,172 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 84,149 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 18 Dec 2009 84,149 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 83,897 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 83,053 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 82,620 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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FTF 626V is a 1980 BMW R100 in Silver with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1980 BMW R100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 47,756 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 FTF 626V, 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 46 years old, this BMW R100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FTF 626V?

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What year was FTF 626V registered?

FTF 626V is a 1980 BMW R100, first registered on 6 June 1980.

Is FTF 626V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FTF 626V shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FTF 626V have outstanding finance?

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