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XKP 409S

1978 BMW R100

Orange Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

40,634 mi
Last recorded40,634 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 1978 BMW R10044,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXKP 409S
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1978
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 40,634 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 40,444 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 40,055 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 39,843 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 39,448 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 39,040 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 39,040 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 38,731 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 37,179 miles

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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XKP 409S is a 1978 BMW R100 in Orange with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 XKP 409S, 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 XKP 409S?

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What year was XKP 409S registered?

XKP 409S is a 1978 BMW R100, first registered on 20 May 1978.

Is XKP 409S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XKP 409S shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XKP 409S have outstanding finance?

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