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KMO 238W

1981 BMW R100

Blue Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

80,118 mi
Last recorded80,118 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 1981 BMW R10045,618 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKMO 238W
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 80,118 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 79,776 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 78,526 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 76,780 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 76,778 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2008 75,133 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2008 75,133 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 75,032 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2006 74,863 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 74,335 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 74,335 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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 238W is a 1981 BMW R100 in Blue with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 238W, 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 238W registered?

KMO 238W is a 1981 BMW R100, first registered on 30 March 1981.

Is KMO 238W safe to buy?

The MOT history for KMO 238W shows 11 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.

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