MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,041 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Offside Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Offside Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
nearside and offside rear exhausts slightly loose
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
How Reliable is the BMW R100?
Based on 26,387 MOT tests across 3,036 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A486 MDY is a 1984 BMW R100 in Blue with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
Across all 1984 BMW R100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 44,156 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 A486 MDY, 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 42 years old, this BMW R100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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A486 MDY is a 1984 BMW R100, first registered on 3 February 1984.
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