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G717 LPW

1990 BMW R100

White Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

70,898 mi
Last recorded70,898 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 1990 BMW R10040,720 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG717 LPW
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2023 70,898 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 70,892 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 70,762 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 70,523 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 68,922 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Fail 22 Jul 2015 68,906 miles

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 68,906 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2015 68,887 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 66,554 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 66,291 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 66,047 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 64,612 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 63,893 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 62,883 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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G717 LPW is a 1990 BMW R100 in White with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 G717 LPW, 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

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What year was G717 LPW registered?

G717 LPW is a 1990 BMW R100, first registered on 1 April 1990.

Is G717 LPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G717 LPW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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