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EDT 981V

1979 BMW R100

Brown Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2013
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,830 mi
Last recorded64,830 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2012
Typical for 1979 BMW R10048,039 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDT 981V
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc
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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 23 Oct 2012 64,830 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 63,973 miles

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

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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EDT 981V is a 1979 BMW R100 in Brown with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EDT 981V, 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 EDT 981V?

You can check the full history of EDT 981V by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EDT 981V registered?

EDT 981V is a 1979 BMW R100, first registered on 21 December 1979.

Is EDT 981V safe to buy?

The MOT history for EDT 981V shows 2 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 EDT 981V have outstanding finance?

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