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H842 CDS

1991 BMW R100

Black Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,261 mi
Last recorded30,261 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW R10035,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH842 CDS
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 30,261 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 30,191 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2025 30,191 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 30,068 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 29,783 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 29,640 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Front brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 29,640 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Front brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 29,527 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases f/ n /s header pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 22 May 2019 29,252 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Front brake (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases N/S front header pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Fail 21 May 2019 29,252 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Front brake (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases N/S front header pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 21 May 2018 28,977 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Front brake (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Near side front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Footrest slightly loose Riders off side footrest (6.2.12 (a))

Fail 8 Jul 2017 28,971 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil left hand (2.3.3)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated right hand (3.2.B3b)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 28,754 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Right hand (3.2.B3b)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion Left hand (2.3.3)

Right hand riders footrest slightly loose.

Pass 9 Jul 2015 28,606 miles

Cracks starting to appear between the tread blocks of front tyre.

Pass 28 Jun 2014 28,310 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 27,896 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2013 27,896 miles

Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 27,395 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 26,739 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 26,053 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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H842 CDS is a 1991 BMW R100 in Black with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H842 CDS, 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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H842 CDS is a 1991 BMW R100, first registered on 1 May 1991.

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