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UHG 539V

1979 BMW R100

Black Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

82,757 mi
Last recorded82,757 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2019
Typical for 1979 BMW R10048,039 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUHG 539V
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2019 82,757 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 82,757 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 82,757 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play swinging arm pivot point (2.4.A2a(i))

slight bind on front brake

Fail 26 Aug 2017 82,757 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play swinging arm pivot point (2.4.A2a(i))

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

slight bind on front brake

Pass 6 Aug 2016 82,710 miles

Front brake slightly spongy

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play swinging arm (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 6 Aug 2016 82,710 miles

Front brake slightly spongy

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play swinging arm (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 12 Jul 2014 82,695 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 3 Jun 2013 82,665 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 82,655 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 83,655 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 81,655 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 81,655 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 81,655 miles

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

slight bind on front brake

Pass 6 Apr 2007 82,665 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 81,655 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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UHG 539V is a 1979 BMW R100 in Black with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1979 BMW R100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 48,039 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 UHG 539V, 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 47 years old, this BMW R100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UHG 539V registered?

UHG 539V is a 1979 BMW R100, first registered on 21 August 1979.

Is UHG 539V safe to buy?

The MOT history for UHG 539V shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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