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A153 PEV

1983 BMW R100

Silver Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

1,399 mi
Last recorded1,399 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 1983 BMW R10045,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA153 PEV
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 1,399 miles

Fuel cap seal starting to crack and perish.

Fail 1 Jul 2019 1,390 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Fuel cap seal starting to crack and perish.

Pass 9 Nov 2018 1,374 miles

front brake fluid level low

Pass 13 Jun 2017 1,233 miles

throttle sticking slightly

Fail 12 Jun 2017 1,233 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

throttle sticking slightly

Pass 21 Apr 2016 713 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 202 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 99 miles

caff racer mod

new odometer fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2010 55,439 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 55,415 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 55,383 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 55,358 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 54,676 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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A153 PEV is a 1983 BMW R100 in Silver with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 A153 PEV, 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

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What year was A153 PEV registered?

A153 PEV is a 1983 BMW R100, first registered on 1 December 1983.

Is A153 PEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A153 PEV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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