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KMO 232W

1981 BMW R100

Grey Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,405 mi
Last recorded29,405 miles
Recorded on17 May 2021
Typical for 1981 BMW R10045,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKMO 232W
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1981
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 May 2021 29,405 miles

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen headlamp kick up is too the right (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel rear brake cannot be applied safely too much travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively rear disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 29,386 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 29,005 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 29,005 miles

Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

main lights in-op from none running

Pass 17 Nov 2010 28,337 miles

Rear tyre perished/cracked around rim bead line.

Pass 1 Oct 2009 28,230 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 27,767 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 24,425 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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KMO 232W is a 1981 BMW R100 in Grey with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 232W, 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.

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What year was KMO 232W registered?

KMO 232W is a 1981 BMW R100, first registered on 30 March 1981.

Is KMO 232W safe to buy?

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