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NHH 459W

1981 BMW R100

Black Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2023
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,167 mi
Last recorded68,167 miles
Recorded on3 May 2022
Typical for 1981 BMW R10045,618 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNHH 459W
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 3 May 2022 68,167 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 68,053 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 67,987 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 67,645 miles

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower shock bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 67,469 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 67,199 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 65,869 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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NHH 459W is a 1981 BMW R100 in Black with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1981 BMW R100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 45,618 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 NHH 459W, 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 45 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 NHH 459W registered?

NHH 459W is a 1981 BMW R100, first registered on 24 March 1981.

Is NHH 459W safe to buy?

The MOT history for NHH 459W shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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