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VDC 799S

1978 BMW R100

Blue Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

45,756 mi
Last recorded45,756 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2018
Typical for 1978 BMW R10044,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVDC 799S
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2018 45,756 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 44,165 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 42,593 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 41,676 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 9 May 2014 41,653 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front wheel bearings are excessively tight (2.3.5b)

Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.2c)

Pass 14 May 2013 41,266 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 40,325 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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VDC 799S is a 1978 BMW R100 in Blue with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1978 BMW R100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 44,155 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 VDC 799S, 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 48 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 VDC 799S?

You can check the full history of VDC 799S by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VDC 799S registered?

VDC 799S is a 1978 BMW R100, first registered on 1 March 1978.

Is VDC 799S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VDC 799S shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VDC 799S have outstanding finance?

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