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PLY 814R

1976 BMW R100

Black Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,261 mi
Last recorded39,261 miles
Recorded on12 May 2009
Typical for 1976 BMW R10048,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLY 814R
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1976
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc
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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 12 May 2009 39,261 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 38,396 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 37,310 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 34,652 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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PLY 814R is a 1976 BMW R100 in Black with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1976 BMW R100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 48,678 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 PLY 814R, 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 50 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 PLY 814R?

You can check the full history of PLY 814R by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was PLY 814R registered?

PLY 814R is a 1976 BMW R100, first registered on 13 September 1976.

Is PLY 814R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PLY 814R shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PLY 814R have outstanding finance?

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