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VMR 88T

1978 BMW R100

Silver Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2017
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,504 mi
Last recorded54,504 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 1978 BMW R10044,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVMR 88T
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc
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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 19 Jul 2016 54,504 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 50,878 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 49,012 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 47,922 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 47,174 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 46,268 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 44,672 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 42,938 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 8,228 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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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VMR 88T is a 1978 BMW R100 in Silver with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VMR 88T, 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 VMR 88T?

You can check the full history of VMR 88T by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VMR 88T registered?

VMR 88T is a 1978 BMW R100, first registered on 28 September 1978.

Is VMR 88T safe to buy?

The MOT history for VMR 88T shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VMR 88T have outstanding finance?

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