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HWV 281X

1981 BMW R100

Blue Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

24,993 mi
Last recorded24,993 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2022
Typical for 1981 BMW R10045,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHWV 281X
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2022 24,993 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2022 24,993 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2014 22,486 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 17,330 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 12,351 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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HWV 281X is a 1981 BMW R100 in Blue with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HWV 281X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HWV 281X?

You can check the full history of HWV 281X by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HWV 281X registered?

HWV 281X is a 1981 BMW R100, first registered on 9 October 1981.

Is HWV 281X safe to buy?

The MOT history for HWV 281X shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HWV 281X have outstanding finance?

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