MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
63,553 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Steering linkage locking device ineffective front spindle bolts loose (2.1.3 (d))
tyres perished
Fuel cap seal perishing.
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
How Reliable is the BMW R100?
Based on 26,387 MOT tests across 3,036 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VVW 556W is a 1981 BMW R100 in Red with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
Across all 1981 BMW R100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 45,618 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 VVW 556W, 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 45 years old, this BMW R100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was VVW 556W registered?
VVW 556W is a 1981 BMW R100, first registered on 26 March 1981.
Is VVW 556W safe to buy?
The MOT history for VVW 556W shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does VVW 556W have outstanding finance?
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