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BRE 88Y

1982 BMW R100

Silver Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

27,890 mi
Last recorded27,890 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2014
Typical for 1982 BMW R10048,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRE 88Y
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2014 27,890 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 27,890 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 27,704 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 27,391 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 27,030 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 26,716 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 26,407 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 25,972 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 25,972 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 25,544 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 25,077 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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BRE 88Y is a 1982 BMW R100 in Silver with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BRE 88Y, 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 BRE 88Y?

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What year was BRE 88Y registered?

BRE 88Y is a 1982 BMW R100, first registered on 16 September 1982.

Is BRE 88Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for BRE 88Y shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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