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H397 DGD

1991 BMW R100

Red Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

48,292 mi
Last recorded48,292 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW R10035,528 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH397 DGD
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 48,292 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 43,536 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 42,909 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 42,798 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 42,317 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 41,397 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 40,953 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 40,497 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 39,682 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 38,726 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 37,818 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 36,732 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2012

Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 36,588 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 36,023 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 35,507 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 35,072 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 34,540 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 34,540 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Upper Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2006 34,238 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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H397 DGD is a 1991 BMW R100 in Red with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1991 BMW R100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.0% with a typical mileage of 35,528 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 H397 DGD, 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 35 years old, this BMW R100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H397 DGD registered?

H397 DGD is a 1991 BMW R100, first registered on 20 June 1991.

Is H397 DGD safe to buy?

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