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RGY 700X

1981 BMW R100

White Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,402 mi
Last recorded57,402 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 1981 BMW R10045,618 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRGY 700X
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 57,402 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 57,402 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released pedal (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2018 57,397 miles

rear hub leaking oil

Pass 30 Aug 2017 57,391 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 57,170 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 57,170 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.2.B2a)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 56,444 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 56,444 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 56,246 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 56,048 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 56,045 miles

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 55,533 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 55,340 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 55,138 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 54,940 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 54,940 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 54,781 miles

Rear Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 53,997 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 53,997 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Stop lamp damaged and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2005 51,999 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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RGY 700X is a 1981 BMW R100 in White with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RGY 700X, 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.

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What year was RGY 700X registered?

RGY 700X is a 1981 BMW R100, first registered on 7 September 1981.

Is RGY 700X safe to buy?

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