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PNB 510W

1981 BMW R100

Red Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

61,903 mi
Last recorded61,903 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 1981 BMW R10045,618 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPNB 510W
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 61,903 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 61,896 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 61,889 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 61,750 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 61,725 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 61,693 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 61,299 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 61,299 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Offside Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 60,965 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 60,965 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2012 60,129 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 60,129 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 58,418 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 58,418 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 19 Mar 2010 57,820 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 57,820 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2009 57,170 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 57,170 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 52,250 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 51,005 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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PNB 510W is a 1981 BMW R100 in Red with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1981 BMW R100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 45,618 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 PNB 510W, 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 45 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 PNB 510W registered?

PNB 510W is a 1981 BMW R100, first registered on 24 March 1981.

Is PNB 510W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PNB 510W shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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