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NRO 71V

1980 BMW R100

Brown Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

75,227 mi
Last recorded75,227 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 1980 BMW R10047,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNRO 71V
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024 75,227 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 71,624 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 69,899 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 67,960 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 66,271 miles

Brake pedal is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 63,699 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 58,232 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Pass 7 May 2014 58,232 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 53,968 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 53,781 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer torn (7.2.2c)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 May 2012 47,557 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 47,553 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 38,574 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 31,193 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 26,171 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 20,007 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 13,205 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 6,047 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 5,944 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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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NRO 71V is a 1980 BMW R100 in Brown with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1980 BMW R100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 47,756 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 NRO 71V, 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 46 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 NRO 71V registered?

NRO 71V is a 1980 BMW R100, first registered on 29 May 1980.

Is NRO 71V safe to buy?

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