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TVY 888T

1979 BMW R100

Silver Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,637 mi
Last recorded96,637 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 1979 BMW R10048,039 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTVY 888T
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 96,637 miles

rear brake pads on wear limit

rear tyre on wear limit

Pass 26 Feb 2018 90,184 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 82,657 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 82,652 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 70,552 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 62,072 miles

front & rear tyres on wear limit tread

oil leak rear hub

Pass 21 Mar 2014 54,963 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 47,590 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 47,585 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 41,614 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 41,609 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 32,616 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 24,160 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 16,802 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 16,797 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 1 Dec 2007 34,898 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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TVY 888T is a 1979 BMW R100 in Silver with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 TVY 888T, 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

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What year was TVY 888T registered?

TVY 888T is a 1979 BMW R100, first registered on 25 June 1979.

Is TVY 888T safe to buy?

The MOT history for TVY 888T shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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