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L538 GYW

1994 BMW R100

Black Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,371 mi
Last recorded37,371 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 1994 BMW R10041,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL538 GYW
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 14 Oct 2022 37,371 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 36,960 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 36,470 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 36,455 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 36,451 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 34,201 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 33,580 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 32,387 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 32,287 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 28,574 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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L538 GYW is a 1994 BMW R100 in Black with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1994 BMW R100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 41,820 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 L538 GYW, 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 32 years old, this BMW R100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L538 GYW registered?

L538 GYW is a 1994 BMW R100, first registered on 7 March 1994.

Is L538 GYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L538 GYW shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L538 GYW have outstanding finance?

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