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LAF 635X

1982 BMW R100

Silver Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

78,336 mi
Last recorded78,336 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2012
Typical for 1982 BMW R10048,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAF 635X
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2012 78,336 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Fail 7 Mar 2012 78,336 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 76,929 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 19 Feb 2011 76,884 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 72,280 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 68,599 miles

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

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

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 17 Feb 2009 68,599 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 64,754 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 60,456 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 56,247 miles

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

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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LAF 635X is a 1982 BMW R100 in Silver with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1982 BMW R100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 48,864 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 LAF 635X, 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 44 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 LAF 635X registered?

LAF 635X is a 1982 BMW R100, first registered on 24 February 1982.

Is LAF 635X safe to buy?

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