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MGV 269V

1985 BMW R100

Brown Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2022
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

60,981 mi
Last recorded60,981 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2021
Typical for 1985 BMW R10046,367 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGV 269V
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1985
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2021 60,981 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 60,970 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2015 60,620 miles

Oil leak

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 21 Jul 2015 60,618 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Oil leak

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 60,132 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 60,001 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 58,633 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 1 Aug 2013 58,628 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.2c)

Nearside Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 56,990 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 56,950 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2011 56,097 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 54,770 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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MGV 269V is a 1985 BMW R100 in Brown with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1985 BMW R100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 46,367 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 MGV 269V, 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 41 years old, this BMW R100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MGV 269V registered?

MGV 269V is a 1985 BMW R100, first registered on 1 July 1985.

Is MGV 269V safe to buy?

The MOT history for MGV 269V shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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