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F315 NSR

1989 BMW R100

Black Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

49,919 mi
Last recorded49,919 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2019
Typical for 1989 BMW R10040,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF315 NSR
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2019 49,919 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 49,874 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2018 48,978 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 47,847 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 46,829 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 44,410 miles

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

front tyre has slight cracks

Fail 12 Jul 2014 44,375 miles

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

front tyre has slight cracks

Pass 1 Dec 2012 43,153 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 42,829 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 38,893 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 38,818 miles

Nearside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Rear Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 35,693 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 15 Sep 2007 34,194 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2006 32,315 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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F315 NSR is a 1989 BMW R100 in Black with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1989 BMW R100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 40,694 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 F315 NSR, 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 37 years old, this BMW R100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F315 NSR registered?

F315 NSR is a 1989 BMW R100, first registered on 3 March 1989.

Is F315 NSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F315 NSR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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