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G988 THX

1989 BMW R100

Green Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,758 mi
Last recorded81,758 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2011
Typical for 1989 BMW R10040,694 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG988 THX
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2011 81,758 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Oil leak

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 7 Nov 2011 81,758 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Lower Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Oil leak

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2010 79,916 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 77,070 miles

Exhaust badlyt corroded and holed.

Advice front brake sticking slightly.

Horn has itermittant fault but working when tested.

Fail 27 May 2009 77,070 miles

Offside Front Upper Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust badlyt corroded and holed.

Advice front brake sticking slightly.

Horn has itermittant fault but working when tested.

Pass 20 Mar 2008 75,371 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 75,323 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 74,763 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(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
Full BMW R100 reliability report

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G988 THX is a 1989 BMW R100 in Green with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1989 BMW R100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 40,694 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 G988 THX, 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 37 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 G988 THX registered?

G988 THX is a 1989 BMW R100, first registered on 29 August 1989.

Is G988 THX safe to buy?

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