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BRS 100Y

1983 BMW R100

Grey Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

52,246 mi
Last recorded52,246 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2013
Typical for 1983 BMW R10045,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRS 100Y
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2013 52,246 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 49,357 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 47,609 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 45,737 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 45,737 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2010 45,622 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2009 44,698 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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BRS 100Y is a 1983 BMW R100 in Grey with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BRS 100Y, 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 BRS 100Y?

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What year was BRS 100Y registered?

BRS 100Y is a 1983 BMW R100, first registered on 9 May 1983.

Is BRS 100Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for BRS 100Y shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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