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WRU 563S

1978 BMW R100

Black Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

21,751 mi
Last recorded21,751 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 1978 BMW R10044,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWRU 563S
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 21,751 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 21,047 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 20,488 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 20,293 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 20,216 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 19,615 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 19,528 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 19,467 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 19,351 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 19,185 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2006 19,102 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

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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WRU 563S is a 1978 BMW R100 in Black with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 WRU 563S, 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 WRU 563S?

You can check the full history of WRU 563S by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WRU 563S registered?

WRU 563S is a 1978 BMW R100, first registered on 9 May 1978.

Is WRU 563S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WRU 563S shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WRU 563S have outstanding finance?

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