MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
61,993 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play DRIVE SHAFT SLIGHT MOVEMENT (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
front discs button slightly worn
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
rear brake pads getting low.
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the BMW R100?
Based on 26,387 MOT tests across 3,036 vehicles.
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R480 DTW is a 1997 BMW R100 in Red with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.
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 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 R480 DTW, 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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What year was R480 DTW registered?
R480 DTW is a 1997 BMW R100, first registered on 31 October 1997.
Is R480 DTW safe to buy?
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