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GWX 546T

1979 BMW R100

Orange Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

50,143 mi
Last recorded50,143 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2017
Typical for 1979 BMW R10048,039 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGWX 546T
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2017 50,143 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 50,132 miles

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

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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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GWX 546T is a 1979 BMW R100 in Orange with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1979 BMW R100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 48,039 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 GWX 546T, 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 47 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 GWX 546T registered?

GWX 546T is a 1979 BMW R100, first registered on 1 June 1979.

Is GWX 546T safe to buy?

The MOT history for GWX 546T shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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