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GCG 745W

1980 BMW R100

Brown Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

63,881 mi
Last recorded63,881 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 1980 BMW R10047,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCG 745W
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 63,881 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 63,881 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fuel cap ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 63,643 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 63,235 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 62,780 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 62,314 miles

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 62,314 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 61,808 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 61,568 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 61,568 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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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GCG 745W is a 1980 BMW R100 in Brown with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1980 BMW R100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 47,756 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 GCG 745W, 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 46 years old, this BMW R100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GCG 745W registered?

GCG 745W is a 1980 BMW R100, first registered on 11 December 1980.

Is GCG 745W safe to buy?

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