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MSC 920T

1979 BMW R100

Brown Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

57,079 mi
Last recorded57,079 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 1979 BMW R10048,039 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMSC 920T
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 57,079 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 54,768 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 53,667 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 51,964 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 50,409 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 49,206 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 49,202 miles

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

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

Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.2b)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Indicator tell tale not operating correctly (1.5.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Nearside Sidecar rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Sidecar front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 46,639 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 46,560 miles

Front Sidecar attachment insecure (5.1.1b)

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

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

Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Sidecar attachment insecure (5.1.1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

all brakes sticking slightly

Pass 14 Oct 2011 44,872 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 11 Oct 2011 44,825 miles

Rear Sidecar attachment insecure (5.1.1b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Sidecar wheel bearings are excessively rough (5.2.3d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 42,088 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Sidecar wheel bearings are slightly rough (5.2.3d)

Sidecar wheel bearings have slight play (5.2.3c)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 39,823 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 37,940 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 37,845 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Sidecar wheel bearings are excessively rough (5.2.3d)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 36,495 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 34,712 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 34,712 miles

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

Front 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 920T is a 1979 BMW R100 in Brown with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 920T, 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 920T registered?

MSC 920T is a 1979 BMW R100, first registered on 18 May 1979.

Is MSC 920T safe to buy?

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