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A583 SGO

1983 BMW K100

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

670 mi
Last recorded670 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA583 SGO
MakeBMW
ModelK100
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 670 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 6,544 miles

Nearside Passenger hand grip insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2023 533 miles

Nearside Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 500 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 433 miles

N/S/R outer CV boot split

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 357 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 357 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (9.3.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2015 150 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 85 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear brake disc fouling a part of the vehicle

Fail 7 Mar 2014 27 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear brake disc fouling a part of the vehicle

Pass 26 Feb 2013 74,784 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 70,919 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 68,240 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 66,066 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 62,533 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 62,532 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 61,335 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 61,335 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 59,992 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 56,481 miles

How Reliable is the BMW K100?

Based on 1,884 MOT tests across 390 vehicles.

86.6%
Pass Rate
695
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
390
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 19
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 15
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 15
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 15
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
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A583 SGO is a 1983 BMW K100 in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

The most common reason a BMW K100 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A583 SGO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW K100 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 43 years old, this BMW K100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A583 SGO registered?

A583 SGO is a 1983 BMW K100, first registered on 31 October 1983.

Is A583 SGO safe to buy?

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