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GES 10W

1981 BMW R100

Green Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,094 mi
Last recorded71,094 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 1981 BMW R10045,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGES 10W
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2023 71,094 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Drive gaitor is split ,slightly leaking oil

Rear Feed to brake caliper slightly Chaffed

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 71,079 miles

Feed hose chaffed to rear brake cylinder

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak from driveshaft gaitor

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 71,034 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed From reservoir (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak from drive shaft gator

Pass 20 Oct 2020 70,765 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 70,395 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 69,927 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Oil leak from driveshaft gaitor

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 69,370 miles

Oil leak from driveshaft gaitor

Pass 19 Apr 2016 68,678 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 88,607 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 68,075 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 68,068 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer torn (7.2.2c)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 66,974 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 66,776 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 66,306 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 65,638 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 65,638 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 65,068 miles

Grommet needs replacing on offside front flexible brake hose

Pass 11 Mar 2009 64,308 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 63,723 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 63,163 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 61,818 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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GES 10W is a 1981 BMW R100 in Green with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1981 BMW R100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 45,618 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 GES 10W, 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 45 years old, this BMW R100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GES 10W registered?

GES 10W is a 1981 BMW R100, first registered on 30 March 1981.

Is GES 10W safe to buy?

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