CarVerify

Free Car Check

G217 LET

1990 BMW R100

Black Petrol 980cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

48,137 mi
Last recorded48,137 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 BMW R10040,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationG217 LET
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 48,137 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 48,119 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 48,080 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Throttle Stiff

Pass 5 Jul 2022 48,051 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 47,902 miles

Rear rear shock reduced damping

Pass 16 Jul 2019 47,436 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 47,053 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 46,861 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 46,702 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 46,453 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 45,838 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 45,275 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 44,744 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 43,024 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 43,006 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 41,454 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 40,222 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 38,066 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 38,038 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

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
Full BMW R100 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

G217 LET is a 1990 BMW R100 in Black with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 G217 LET, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of G217 LET?

You can check the full history of G217 LET by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was G217 LET registered?

G217 LET is a 1990 BMW R100, first registered on 23 February 1990.

Is G217 LET safe to buy?

The MOT history for G217 LET shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does G217 LET have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on G217 LET. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.