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L141 YAY

1993 BMW R100

Red Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

41,405 mi
Last recorded41,405 miles
Recorded on24 May 2012
Typical for 1993 BMW R10039,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL141 YAY
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2012 41,405 miles

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

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 39,376 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 38,075 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 28,090 miles

Front suspension assembly component excessively misaligned (2.3.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 28,090 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 23,166 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 21,812 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 20,098 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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L141 YAY is a 1993 BMW R100 in Red with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1993 BMW R100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.6% with a typical mileage of 39,009 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 L141 YAY, 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 33 years old, this BMW R100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L141 YAY registered?

L141 YAY is a 1993 BMW R100, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L141 YAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L141 YAY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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