CarVerify

Free Car Check

K837 XGS

1992 BMW R100

Black Petrol 980cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

20,733 mi
Last recorded20,733 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 1992 BMW R10038,115 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationK837 XGS
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 20,733 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 20,501 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 20,363 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 20,363 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 28 May 2022 20,251 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 19,474 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 19,312 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 18,903 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 18,311 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 17,839 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 16,730 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 2 Jun 2015 16,730 miles
Fail 2 May 2015 16,717 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 16,111 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 15,782 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 14,565 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 13,116 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 11,648 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 11,302 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 11,302 miles

Rear Brake drum(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

rear drive oil seal leaking rear tyre contaminated with oil dangerous if ridden

Pass 8 May 2007 10,204 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 7,101 miles

oil leak

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
Full BMW R100 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

K837 XGS is a 1992 BMW R100 in Black with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 K837 XGS, 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

How do I check the history of K837 XGS?

You can check the full history of K837 XGS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was K837 XGS registered?

K837 XGS is a 1992 BMW R100, first registered on 19 August 1992.

Is K837 XGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for K837 XGS shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does K837 XGS have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on K837 XGS. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.