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PAF 353X

2008 BMW R100

Grey Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

58,335 mi
Last recorded58,335 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW R10051,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAF 353X
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2023 58,335 miles

Brake reaction bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 54,926 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Swinging arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 54,926 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Swinging arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 51,019 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 May 2019 51,019 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 49,423 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 47,381 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 46,376 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 45,014 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 45,014 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 43,441 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 39,476 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 39,312 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 19,081 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 18,617 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 15,414 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 12,932 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

perish marks in front tyre

Pass 15 Nov 2007 12,932 miles

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

perish marks in front tyre

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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PAF 353X is a 2008 BMW R100 in Grey with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2008 BMW R100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 51,019 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 PAF 353X, 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 18 years old, this BMW R100 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was PAF 353X registered?

PAF 353X is a 2008 BMW R100, first registered on 8 April 2008.

Is PAF 353X safe to buy?

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