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PFC 86T

1978 BMW R100

Orange Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

34,982 mi
Last recorded34,982 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2010
Typical for 1978 BMW R10044,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPFC 86T
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1978
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2010 34,982 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 23 Jun 2009 33,477 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 33,477 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 31,983 miles

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 31,983 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 31,819 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 31,819 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 31,026 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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PFC 86T is a 1978 BMW R100 in Orange with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1978 BMW R100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 44,155 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 PFC 86T, 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 48 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 PFC 86T?

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What year was PFC 86T registered?

PFC 86T is a 1978 BMW R100, first registered on 1 November 1978.

Is PFC 86T safe to buy?

The MOT history for PFC 86T 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.

Does PFC 86T have outstanding finance?

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