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MSC 900T

1979 BMW R100

Gold Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

57,714 mi
Last recorded57,714 miles
Recorded on1 May 2010
Typical for 1979 BMW R10048,039 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMSC 900T
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1979
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 May 2010 57,714 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 May 2010 57,714 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 May 2009 57,231 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

Pass 2 May 2009 57,231 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 57,211 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fail 11 Jul 2007 56,825 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

rear tyre has fouling marks on o/s side wall but †cause not found

Pass 11 Jul 2007 56,825 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

rear tyre has fouling marks on o/s side wall but †cause not found

Pass 29 Sep 2005 55,126 miles

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

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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MSC 900T is a 1979 BMW R100 in Gold with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1979 BMW R100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 48,039 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 MSC 900T, 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 47 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 MSC 900T registered?

MSC 900T is a 1979 BMW R100, first registered on 14 May 1979.

Is MSC 900T safe to buy?

The MOT history for MSC 900T shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MSC 900T have outstanding finance?

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