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KMO 222W

1981 BMW R100

Grey Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

47,168 mi
Last recorded47,168 miles
Recorded on11 May 2022
Typical for 1981 BMW R10045,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKMO 222W
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1981
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2022 47,168 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 47,162 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 46,822 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 46,498 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 46,188 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 46,188 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 45,413 miles

n/s lower faring lose

Pass 14 May 2010 45,067 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

rack broken

Fail 12 May 2010 45,067 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

rack broken

Pass 15 Nov 2008 44,264 miles

Nearside Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

engine oil leak

grab rail broken and snapped

oil leak on final drive

seat has movement

Pass 2 Sep 2006 43,188 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 43,187 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 3 Aug 2005 427,711 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2005 42,771 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

front tyre warn low and is perished on side wall

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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KMO 222W is a 1981 BMW R100 in Grey with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KMO 222W, 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

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What year was KMO 222W registered?

KMO 222W is a 1981 BMW R100, first registered on 30 March 1981.

Is KMO 222W safe to buy?

The MOT history for KMO 222W shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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