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OAT 548V

1980 BMW R100

Black Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,324 mi
Last recorded51,324 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2011
Typical for 1980 BMW R10047,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAT 548V
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2011 51,324 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 50,938 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 50,935 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b)

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 50,603 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 50,603 miles

Offside Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 4 Apr 2006 49,741 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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OAT 548V is a 1980 BMW R100 in Black with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OAT 548V, 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 OAT 548V registered?

OAT 548V is a 1980 BMW R100, first registered on 24 March 1980.

Is OAT 548V safe to buy?

The MOT history for OAT 548V shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OAT 548V have outstanding finance?

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