MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
62,246 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
front brakes just starting to bind
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
throttle slow to return
How Reliable is the BMW R100?
Based on 26,387 MOT tests across 3,036 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MDV 278W is a 1980 BMW R100 in Blue with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
Across all 1980 BMW R100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 47,756 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 MDV 278W, 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 46 years old, this BMW R100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was MDV 278W registered?
MDV 278W is a 1980 BMW R100, first registered on 3 November 1980.
Is MDV 278W safe to buy?
The MOT history for MDV 278W shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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