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ALH 605Y

1982 BMW R100

Red Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

14,870 mi
Last recorded14,870 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 1982 BMW R10048,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALH 605Y
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 14,870 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 14,427 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 13,316 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 10,055 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 6,853 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 6,320 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 4,689 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 3,214 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 3,214 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Pass 29 Sep 2016
Pass 3 Sep 2015 2,019 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 2,014 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 97,762 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 90,657 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 90,657 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 83,031 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 81,668 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 81,453 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 81,443 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 81,412 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 81,383 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer torn (7.2.2c)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 81,266 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 81,089 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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ALH 605Y is a 1982 BMW R100 in Red with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1982 BMW R100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 48,864 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 ALH 605Y, 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 44 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 ALH 605Y?

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What year was ALH 605Y registered?

ALH 605Y is a 1982 BMW R100, first registered on 10 August 1982.

Is ALH 605Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALH 605Y shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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