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A102 RSU

1983 BMW R100

Black Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

37,640 mi
Last recorded37,640 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2009
Typical for 1983 BMW R10045,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA102 RSU
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2009 37,640 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 37,331 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 37,116 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 36,532 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 35,193 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 35,193 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

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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A102 RSU is a 1983 BMW R100 in Black with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1983 BMW R100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 45,212 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 A102 RSU, 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 43 years old, this BMW R100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A102 RSU?

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What year was A102 RSU registered?

A102 RSU is a 1983 BMW R100, first registered on 16 August 1983.

Is A102 RSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A102 RSU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A102 RSU have outstanding finance?

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