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H457 CBU

1990 BMW R100

Black Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

9,562 mi
Last recorded9,562 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 1990 BMW R10040,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH457 CBU
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 9,562 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 9,094 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 7,394 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 1,457 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 1,457 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 5 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 80,110 miles

Engine oil leak

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 80,110 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Engine oil leak

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 80,065 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2017 79,608 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 79,332 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 79,325 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 79,325 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Fail 27 Feb 2008 79,310 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 78,606 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 77,447 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2006 77,436 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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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H457 CBU is a 1990 BMW R100 in Black with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1990 BMW R100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 40,720 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 H457 CBU, 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 36 years old, this BMW R100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H457 CBU registered?

H457 CBU is a 1990 BMW R100, first registered on 15 November 1990.

Is H457 CBU safe to buy?

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