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PBY 332W

1980 BMW R100

Red Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,935 mi
Last recorded94,935 miles
Recorded on14 May 2010
Typical for 1980 BMW R10047,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBY 332W
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2010 94,935 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 94,935 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 20 May 2009 91,793 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 91,793 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2008 87,618 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 84,434 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 82,817 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 82,817 miles

Stop lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.3.3a)

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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PBY 332W is a 1980 BMW R100 in Red with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PBY 332W, 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 PBY 332W registered?

PBY 332W is a 1980 BMW R100, first registered on 31 October 1980.

Is PBY 332W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PBY 332W shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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