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PPV 442W

1981 BMW R100

Brown Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

72,001 mi
Last recorded72,001 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 1981 BMW R10045,618 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPV 442W
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1981
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 72,001 miles

Indicator tell tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2017 70,194 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 68,890 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 68,890 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2015 67,997 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 66,632 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 64,923 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 63,934 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 60,869 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 59,687 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 59,687 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 52,456 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 52,030 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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PPV 442W is a 1981 BMW R100 in Brown with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 PPV 442W, 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

How do I check the history of PPV 442W?

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What year was PPV 442W registered?

PPV 442W is a 1981 BMW R100, first registered on 10 February 1981.

Is PPV 442W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PPV 442W shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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