MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
25,962 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
How Reliable is the BMW R100?
Based on 26,387 MOT tests across 3,036 vehicles.
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VRL 249S is a 1978 BMW R100 in Red with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 VRL 249S, 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.
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How do I check the history of VRL 249S?
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What year was VRL 249S registered?
VRL 249S is a 1978 BMW R100, first registered on 1 January 1978.
Is VRL 249S safe to buy?
The MOT history for VRL 249S shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does VRL 249S have outstanding finance?
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