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LWE 980W

1981 BMW R100

Red Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2010
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,315 mi
Last recorded67,315 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2009
Typical for 1981 BMW R10045,618 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLWE 980W
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 2 Jun 2009 67,315 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 66,131 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 63,327 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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LWE 980W is a 1981 BMW R100 in Red with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 LWE 980W, 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 LWE 980W?

You can check the full history of LWE 980W by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LWE 980W registered?

LWE 980W is a 1981 BMW R100, first registered on 30 March 1981.

Is LWE 980W safe to buy?

The MOT history for LWE 980W shows 3 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 LWE 980W have outstanding finance?

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