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M661 LNL

1998 BMW R100

Black Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79 mi
Last recorded79 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW R10059,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM661 LNL
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2012 79 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 75 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle does not reflect squarely to the rear (1.4.1)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 76,898 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 73,092 miles

Offside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 27 May 2010 73,036 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 11 May 2009 67,152 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 65,825 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 65,825 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 60,921 miles

Rear 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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M661 LNL is a 1998 BMW R100 in Black with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 BMW R100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 59,083 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 M661 LNL, 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 28 years old, this BMW R100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M661 LNL registered?

M661 LNL is a 1998 BMW R100, first registered on 5 May 1998.

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The MOT history for M661 LNL shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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