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NRA 518W

1981 BMW R100

Red Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

49,127 mi
Last recorded49,127 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 1981 BMW R10045,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNRA 518W
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 49,127 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 48,699 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 48,246 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 47,019 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 46,173 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 44,782 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 42,918 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 42,314 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 41,261 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 40,425 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 39,417 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 38,425 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 38,410 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 36,824 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 35,269 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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NRA 518W is a 1981 BMW R100 in Red with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 NRA 518W, 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

How do I check the history of NRA 518W?

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What year was NRA 518W registered?

NRA 518W is a 1981 BMW R100, first registered on 31 March 1981.

Is NRA 518W safe to buy?

The MOT history for NRA 518W shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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