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LSS 61W

1980 BMW R100

Brown Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,584 mi
Last recorded42,584 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2011
Typical for 1980 BMW R10047,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLSS 61W
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2011 42,584 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 41,432 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 41,318 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Centre Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 16 Sep 2009 39,911 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 38,405 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 37,405 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 34,254 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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LSS 61W is a 1980 BMW R100 in Brown with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1980 BMW R100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 47,756 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 LSS 61W, 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 46 years old, this BMW R100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LSS 61W?

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What year was LSS 61W registered?

LSS 61W is a 1980 BMW R100, first registered on 26 August 1980.

Is LSS 61W safe to buy?

The MOT history for LSS 61W shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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