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XTA 697S

1978 BMW R100

White Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,989 mi
Last recorded45,989 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 1978 BMW R10044,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXTA 697S
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 45,989 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 45,792 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 45,792 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2011 45,428 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 44,682 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 44,676 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2008 42,295 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 41,141 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 40,592 miles
Pass 9 May 2005 39,754 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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XTA 697S is a 1978 BMW R100 in White with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XTA 697S, 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 XTA 697S?

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What year was XTA 697S registered?

XTA 697S is a 1978 BMW R100, first registered on 13 June 1978.

Is XTA 697S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XTA 697S shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XTA 697S have outstanding finance?

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