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G149 UNS

1990 BMW R100

Grey Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

48,902 mi
Last recorded48,902 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 1990 BMW R10040,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG149 UNS
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 48,902 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 48,548 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 58,506 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Fuel pipe insecure fuel pipe easily detached from fuel tap. (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake hose/brake pipe insecure

Pass 24 Apr 2019 48,192 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

horn insecure

Pass 10 Apr 2018 47,897 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 47,775 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 47,602 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 46,245 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 4 Jul 2014 46,232 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 46,137 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 45,785 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 43,678 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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G149 UNS is a 1990 BMW R100 in Grey with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1990 BMW R100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 40,720 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 G149 UNS, 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 36 years old, this BMW R100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G149 UNS registered?

G149 UNS is a 1990 BMW R100, first registered on 29 May 1990.

Is G149 UNS safe to buy?

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