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ORL 257X

1985 BMW R100

White Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2014
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

3,531 mi
Last recorded3,531 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2013
Typical for 1985 BMW R10046,367 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationORL 257X
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2013 3,531 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 3,522 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2011 3,522 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b)

Stop lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.3.3a)

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

Fail 27 Nov 2008 3,520 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Motorcycle structure cracked (6.1.1a)

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

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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ORL 257X is a 1985 BMW R100 in White with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1985 BMW R100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 46,367 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 ORL 257X, 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 41 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 ORL 257X?

You can check the full history of ORL 257X by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was ORL 257X registered?

ORL 257X is a 1985 BMW R100, first registered on 16 September 1985.

Is ORL 257X safe to buy?

The MOT history for ORL 257X shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ORL 257X have outstanding finance?

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