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E746 HPC

1988 BMW K100

Grey Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,617 mi
Last recorded25,617 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2007
Typical for 1988 BMW K10045,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE746 HPC
MakeBMW
ModelK100
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2007 25,617 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 24,577 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 24,567 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

slight rusting in all brake discs.

Pass 7 Oct 2005 23,599 miles

How Reliable is the BMW K100?

Based on 1,884 MOT tests across 390 vehicles.

86.6%
Pass Rate
695
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
390
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 19
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 15
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 15
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 15
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
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E746 HPC is a 1988 BMW K100 in Grey with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1988 BMW K100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.0% with a typical mileage of 45,958 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 K100 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E746 HPC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW K100 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 38 years old, this BMW K100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E746 HPC registered?

E746 HPC is a 1988 BMW K100, first registered on 1 February 1988.

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