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M638 EWY

2001 BMW R100

Black Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2022
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

5 mi
Last recorded5 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW R10040,733 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM638 EWY
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2021 5 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 37,519 miles

Offside Front Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Fail 20 Mar 2012 37,519 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Front Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 33,326 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 28,813 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 24,948 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 17,673 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 14,991 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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M638 EWY is a 2001 BMW R100 in Black with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2001 BMW R100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.6% with a typical mileage of 40,733 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 M638 EWY, 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 25 years old, this BMW R100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M638 EWY registered?

M638 EWY is a 2001 BMW R100, first registered on 1 November 2001.

Is M638 EWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M638 EWY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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