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KMO 234W

1981 BMW R100

Grey Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,546 mi
Last recorded89,546 miles
Recorded on24 May 2010
Typical for 1981 BMW R10045,618 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKMO 234W
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1981
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 24 May 2010 89,546 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 84,354 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 78,519 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 72,365 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 66,208 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 234W is a 1981 BMW R100 in Grey with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 234W, 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 234W registered?

KMO 234W is a 1981 BMW R100, first registered on 30 March 1981.

Is KMO 234W safe to buy?

The MOT history for KMO 234W shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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