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GBM 110N

1974 BMW R90S

Black Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

45,497 mi
Last recorded45,497 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 1974 BMW R90S38,796 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBM 110N
MakeBMW
ModelR90S
Year1974
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2022 45,497 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 45,494 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 45,494 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right Dip (4.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2014 45,492 miles

Seat mountings worn but seat is secure.

Fail 19 Aug 2014 45,491 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.4a)

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

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

Rear suspension component loose (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Seat mountings worn but seat is secure.

Pass 18 Jul 2013 45,293 miles

Seat mountings worn but seat is secure

Fail 12 Jul 2013 45,291 miles

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Seat mountings worn but seat is secure

o/side crash bar bracket bolt missing

Pass 1 Aug 2011 44,986 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 44,802 miles

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2009 44,770 miles

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2008 44,737 miles

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 44,611 miles

Front & rear wheel spokes, heavily surface corroded, but not affecting the strength of the wheel

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

Fail 30 Mar 2007 44,609 miles

Front Brake hose fouling (3.2.B3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe union leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Front Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Front wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.3.5a) DANGEROUS

Front & rear wheel spokes, heavily surface corroded, but not affecting the strength of the wheel

How Reliable is the BMW R90S?

Based on 1,459 MOT tests across 227 vehicles.

90.9%
Pass Rate
344
Miles/Year
52
Year Lifespan
227
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 7
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 5
Direction indicator not working 4
Horn not working 4
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 4
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GBM 110N is a 1974 BMW R90S in Black with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1974 BMW R90S models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.5% with a typical mileage of 38,796 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 R90S fails its MOT is headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GBM 110N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R90S typically stays on UK roads for around 52 years. At 52 years old, this BMW R90S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GBM 110N is a 1974 BMW R90S, first registered on 21 October 1974.

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