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SVW 366W

1981 BMW R100

Red Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2017
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,090 mi
Last recorded39,090 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2016
Typical for 1981 BMW R10045,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSVW 366W
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2016 39,090 miles

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

Rear position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 3,906 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 3,906 miles

Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Oil leak on rear hub

Pass 14 Jan 2014 39,041 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 38,865 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside throttle cable frayed.

Throttle cables require re-routing

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 366W is a 1981 BMW R100 in Red with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 366W, 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 366W?

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What year was SVW 366W registered?

SVW 366W is a 1981 BMW R100, first registered on 19 February 1981.

Is SVW 366W safe to buy?

The MOT history for SVW 366W shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SVW 366W have outstanding finance?

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