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DVS 499Y

1982 BMW R100

Red Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

1,437 mi
Last recorded1,437 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2011
Typical for 1982 BMW R10048,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDVS 499Y
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2011 1,437 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 1,437 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 1,311 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 1,311 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 24 May 2008 1,285 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 1,143 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 1,143 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 25 May 2006 984 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 947 miles

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

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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DVS 499Y is a 1982 BMW R100 in Red with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 DVS 499Y, 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

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What year was DVS 499Y registered?

DVS 499Y is a 1982 BMW R100, first registered on 1 August 1982.

Is DVS 499Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for DVS 499Y shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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