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OBL 889X

1982 BMW R100

Red Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

80,644 mi
Last recorded80,644 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 1982 BMW R10048,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBL 889X
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 80,644 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 80,477 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 86,451 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 79,965 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 64,445 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2017 64,445 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 64,445 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 64,397 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 64,393 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 64,393 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2005 64,375 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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OBL 889X is a 1982 BMW R100 in Red with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1982 BMW R100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 48,864 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 OBL 889X, 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 44 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 OBL 889X?

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What year was OBL 889X registered?

OBL 889X is a 1982 BMW R100, first registered on 9 March 1982.

Is OBL 889X safe to buy?

The MOT history for OBL 889X shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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