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A85 XOA

1984 BMW R100

Silver Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,439 mi
Last recorded79,439 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 1984 BMW R10044,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA85 XOA
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 79,439 miles
Fail 31 May 2024 79,439 miles

Exhaust system insecure can loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 78,422 miles

Nearside Oil residue on engine

Pass 13 Apr 2022 76,625 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 76,625 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 74,768 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 74,438 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2019 72,315 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 70,703 miles

Front tyre was uninflated but inflated

Main beam tell tale not working

Pass 2 Jun 2017 68,824 miles

Rear brake light occasionally sticks on

Pass 28 May 2016 66,033 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 63,792 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 63,790 miles

Nearside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 61,439 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 59,361 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 56,001 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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A85 XOA is a 1984 BMW R100 in Silver with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A85 XOA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A85 XOA registered?

A85 XOA is a 1984 BMW R100, first registered on 30 March 1984.

Is A85 XOA safe to buy?

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