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N809 CDA

1996 BMW R100

Grey Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

39,196 mi
Last recorded39,196 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 1996 BMW R10032,079 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN809 CDA
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 39,196 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 38,714 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 38,706 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 38,606 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 38,184 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 37,787 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2013 37,632 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 37,257 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 36,723 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 36,723 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Fail 18 Dec 2008 36,221 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 36,221 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 34,112 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 31,174 miles

1) Rear tyre close to legal limit.

Pass 20 Dec 2005 28,299 miles

1) Front tyre very near to legal limit.

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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N809 CDA is a 1996 BMW R100 in Grey with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1996 BMW R100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.1% with a typical mileage of 32,079 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 N809 CDA, 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 30 years old, this BMW R100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N809 CDA registered?

N809 CDA is a 1996 BMW R100, first registered on 16 January 1996.

Is N809 CDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N809 CDA shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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