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FTF 631V

1980 BMW R100

Silver Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2021
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

50,956 mi
Last recorded50,956 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2020
Typical for 1980 BMW R10047,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFTF 631V
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2020 50,956 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play front wheel bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear seat hinge deteriorated

Pass 16 Jan 2015 49,962 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 49,962 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 47,104 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 46,149 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 41,905 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2011 41,905 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 2 Oct 2008 39,332 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 39,332 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 37,784 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 37,784 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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 631V is a 1980 BMW R100 in Silver with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 631V, 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

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What year was FTF 631V registered?

FTF 631V is a 1980 BMW R100, first registered on 6 June 1980.

Is FTF 631V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FTF 631V shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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