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XWY 126S

1978 BMW R100

Red Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2015
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,075 mi
Last recorded86,075 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2014
Typical for 1978 BMW R10044,155 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXWY 126S
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc
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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 17 Feb 2014 86,075 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 85,640 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 83,908 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 81,960 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 79,979 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 77,014 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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XWY 126S is a 1978 BMW R100 in Red with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XWY 126S, 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 XWY 126S?

You can check the full history of XWY 126S by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was XWY 126S registered?

XWY 126S is a 1978 BMW R100, first registered on 5 January 1978.

Is XWY 126S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XWY 126S shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XWY 126S have outstanding finance?

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