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YEU 888V

1979 BMW R100

Red Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

45,104 mi
Last recorded45,104 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2011
Typical for 1979 BMW R10048,039 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYEU 888V
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2011 45,104 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 45,077 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 44,611 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 43,018 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 41,452 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 37,883 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 15 Oct 2005 35,044 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 15 Oct 2005 35,044 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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YEU 888V is a 1979 BMW R100 in Red with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1979 BMW R100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 48,039 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 YEU 888V, 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 47 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 YEU 888V?

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What year was YEU 888V registered?

YEU 888V is a 1979 BMW R100, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is YEU 888V safe to buy?

The MOT history for YEU 888V shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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