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K271 UPH

1992 BMW R100

Purple Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

66 mi
Last recorded66 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2023
Typical for 1992 BMW R10038,115 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK271 UPH
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1992
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2023 66 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 54,166 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 54,088 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 54,017 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 54,009 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 54,006 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Front suspension assembly component loose TOP YOKE (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2016 53,738 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 53,738 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 May 2015 52,243 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 51,801 miles

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

rear brake only just up to minimum requirement advise repair or adjustment.

Pass 28 Jun 2014 51,801 miles

rear brake only just up to minimum requirement advise repair or adjustment.

Fail 19 Oct 2012 48,683 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 48,683 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 45,083 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 45,083 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 40,695 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 40,695 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 38,156 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 34,595 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 28,481 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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K271 UPH is a 1992 BMW R100 in Purple with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1992 BMW R100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 38,115 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 K271 UPH, 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 34 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 K271 UPH registered?

K271 UPH is a 1992 BMW R100, first registered on 21 August 1992.

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