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KUG 452V

1979 BMW R100

Blue Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

92,919 mi
Last recorded92,919 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 1979 BMW R10048,039 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKUG 452V
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 92,919 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 92,885 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 92,195 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2014 50,135 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 46,329 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 36,291 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control creeps under load. (3.1.4a)

smoke from exhaust

Pass 14 Jul 2011 46,203 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 46,203 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 36,164 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 46,121 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 46,023 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 46,010 miles

Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 45,632 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 45,484 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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KUG 452V is a 1979 BMW R100 in Blue with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1979 BMW R100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 48,039 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 KUG 452V, 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 47 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 KUG 452V registered?

KUG 452V is a 1979 BMW R100, first registered on 15 October 1979.

Is KUG 452V safe to buy?

The MOT history for KUG 452V shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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