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LVO 193W

1981 BMW R100

Blue Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,635 mi
Last recorded71,635 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 1981 BMW R10045,618 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLVO 193W
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2020 71,635 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 71,509 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 71,539 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 71,472 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 71,362 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 71,173 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 71,015 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 71,007 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2006 70,457 miles

Rear Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4)

rear brake leaver close to carb

Pass 15 Aug 2006 70,457 miles

rear brake leaver close to carb

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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LVO 193W is a 1981 BMW R100 in Blue with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LVO 193W, 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

How do I check the history of LVO 193W?

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What year was LVO 193W registered?

LVO 193W is a 1981 BMW R100, first registered on 16 February 1981.

Is LVO 193W safe to buy?

The MOT history for LVO 193W shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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