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SVW 352W

1981 BMW R100

Black Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

1,221 mi
Last recorded1,221 miles
Recorded on10 May 2022
Typical for 1981 BMW R10045,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSVW 352W
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2022 1,221 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 768 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 185 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 75,185 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 74,168 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 74,168 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 73,995 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 73,676 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 72,790 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 72,778 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2008 72,160 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 72,005 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 71,425 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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SVW 352W is a 1981 BMW R100 in Black 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 SVW 352W, 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 SVW 352W?

You can check the full history of SVW 352W by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SVW 352W registered?

SVW 352W is a 1981 BMW R100, first registered on 26 January 1981.

Is SVW 352W safe to buy?

The MOT history for SVW 352W 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.

Does SVW 352W have outstanding finance?

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