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GKO 515V

1980 BMW R100

Blue Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

29,314 mi
Last recorded29,314 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 1980 BMW R10047,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKO 515V
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 29,314 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pedal corroded

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

Fail 1 May 2019 29,314 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pedal corroded

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 29,314 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 May 2017 29,307 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2016 29,307 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 29,298 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Pass 22 May 2014 29,278 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2013 29,260 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 29,217 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 29,180 miles

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

front o/s brake pipe clip missing

Fail 12 May 2011 29,180 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

front o/s brake pipe clip missing

Pass 3 Jul 2007 29,169 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 29,167 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2005 29,102 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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GKO 515V is a 1980 BMW R100 in Blue with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GKO 515V, 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 GKO 515V registered?

GKO 515V is a 1980 BMW R100, first registered on 9 January 1980.

Is GKO 515V safe to buy?

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