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WLB 196S

1977 BMW R100

Blue Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2016
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

44,546 mi
Last recorded44,546 miles
Recorded on6 May 2015
Typical for 1977 BMW R10043,391 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWLB 196S
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2015 44,546 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 44,530 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 44,161 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 43,280 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 42,838 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 42,789 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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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WLB 196S is a 1977 BMW R100 in Blue with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1977 BMW R100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 43,391 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 WLB 196S, 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 49 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 WLB 196S?

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What year was WLB 196S registered?

WLB 196S is a 1977 BMW R100, first registered on 16 August 1977.

Is WLB 196S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WLB 196S shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WLB 196S have outstanding finance?

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