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EJT 472Y

1983 BMW R100

Silver Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

45,268 mi
Last recorded45,268 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 1983 BMW R10045,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJT 472Y
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 45,268 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 44,905 miles

Front Outer Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Rear rear brake contamited with oil/cleaned up,, advice

Fail 23 Apr 2018 44,905 miles

Front Outer Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Rear rear brake contamited with oil/cleaned up,, advice

Pass 25 Jun 2016 44,575 miles

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

REAR TYRE NEAR DRIVE SHAFT

Rear Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Fail 25 Jun 2016 44,575 miles

Front Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

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

REAR TYRE NEAR DRIVE SHAFT

Rear Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 44,340 miles

Rear Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Fail 9 Jun 2014 44,054 miles

Rear Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 44,054 miles

Rear Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 31 May 2013 43,370 miles

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

Rear Brake component has been modified. (3.1.5)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 42,710 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 41,776 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 40,554 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 61,690 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 17,191 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 16,205 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 14,548 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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EJT 472Y is a 1983 BMW R100 in Silver with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EJT 472Y, 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

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What year was EJT 472Y registered?

EJT 472Y is a 1983 BMW R100, first registered on 21 June 1983.

Is EJT 472Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJT 472Y shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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