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Q288KUA

1997 BMW R100

Black Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

19,408 mi
Last recorded19,408 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 BMW R10021,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ288KUA
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2019 19,408 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 18,861 miles

Front Nail in tyre ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn slight play in headstock bearing (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 18,861 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Nail in tyre ()

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn slight play in headstock bearing (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 18,850 miles

Headlamp missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2017 17,980 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 17,969 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2016 17,952 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 17,795 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 17,626 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 17,224 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 17,211 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 16,453 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 16,394 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 16,246 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 15,890 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (9.2.4)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 15,452 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 12,253 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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Q288KUA is a 1997 BMW R100 in Black with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1997 BMW R100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 21,580 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 Q288KUA, 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 29 years old, this BMW R100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Q288KUA is a 1997 BMW R100, first registered on 10 June 1997.

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