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HDD 404V

1979 BMW R100

Brown Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

75,455 mi
Last recorded75,455 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 1979 BMW R10048,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHDD 404V
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 75,455 miles

Rear tyre sidewalls starting to crack

Pass 21 Jun 2018 74,980 miles

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

rear tyre perished

Fail 21 Jun 2018 74,980 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

rear tyre perished

Pass 16 Jun 2017 74,481 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 73,829 miles

front brake nearside hose not properly secured

pillion seat subframe, bolt loose at offside footrest

Pass 18 Jun 2014 73,684 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 73,679 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 73,527 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 75,315 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 73,378 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 72,833 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

rear tyre sidewall damaged/melted

Fail 23 May 2008 72,833 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

rear tyre sidewall damaged/melted

Pass 9 Sep 2006 72,374 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 72,374 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 11 Aug 2005 71,818 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 8 Aug 2005 71,786 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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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HDD 404V is a 1979 BMW R100 in Brown with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HDD 404V, 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.

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What year was HDD 404V registered?

HDD 404V is a 1979 BMW R100, first registered on 5 September 1979.

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