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MOT reliability

Bmw 100s

2 vehicles · 22 completed MOT tests analysed
77%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Bmw 100s vehicles and 22 completed MOT tests, the Bmw 100s has an overall 77% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 58,128 miles.

2
Vehicles
22
MOT tests
1,365
Avg miles / year
1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Bmw 100s problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Bmw 100s MOT tests:

  • Other91%
  • Steering22%
  • Brakes4%

Bmw 100s pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate

Fuel types: Petrol (2)

Most common Bmw 100s MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw 100s MOT tests:

  1. Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
  2. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
  3. SEAT ASSEMBLY IS SLIGHTLY INSECURE. (2 times)
  4. Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
  5. Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
  6. Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (1 times)
  7. Nearside Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b) (1 times)
  8. Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (1 times)
  9. Offside Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b) (1 times)
  10. Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) (1 times)
  11. Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2) (1 times)
  12. Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (1 times)
  13. Front Upper Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) (1 times)
  14. Nearside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a) (1 times)
  15. wires around top yoke (1 times)

Bmw 100s pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1982 1 16 81% 87,695
1981 1 6 67% 28,562

Bmw 100s reliability FAQ

Across 2 Bmw 100s vehicles in our MOT data, 77% pass the MOT (a 23% failure rate), with about 1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Bmw 100s MOT issues are: Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); SEAT ASSEMBLY IS SLIGHTLY INSECURE..

The typical Bmw 100s in our data has covered around 58,128 miles.

Compare the Bmw 100s

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