MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
6,494 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Gear lever has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Close to min. thickness (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Rear 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SWE 789S is a 1977 BMW R100 in Orange with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1977 BMW R100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 43,391 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 SWE 789S, 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 49 years old, this BMW R100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was SWE 789S registered?
SWE 789S is a 1977 BMW R100, first registered on 1 August 1977.
Is SWE 789S safe to buy?
The MOT history for SWE 789S shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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