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M881 VNM

1995 BMW R100

Grey Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

28,083 mi
Last recorded28,083 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 1995 BMW R10041,169 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM881 VNM
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 28,083 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 27,723 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 79,567 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 79,567 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 79,505 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 79,493 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 79,481 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 79,288 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 79,079 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 77,715 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 76,828 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 74,515 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

nail in rear tyre

Pass 31 May 2013 71,687 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 70,380 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 69,696 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 68,546 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 67,814 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 67,354 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 66,802 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 65,841 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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M881 VNM is a 1995 BMW R100 in Grey with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1995 BMW R100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.5% with a typical mileage of 41,169 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 M881 VNM, 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 31 years old, this BMW R100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M881 VNM registered?

M881 VNM is a 1995 BMW R100, first registered on 18 April 1995.

Is M881 VNM safe to buy?

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