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EJV 890Y

1983 BMW R100

Silver Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,755 mi
Last recorded58,755 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2022
Typical for 1983 BMW R10045,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJV 890Y
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2022 58,755 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 58,199 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 57,566 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 57,566 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2018 55,843 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 55,828 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 55,827 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 55,778 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 55,359 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 55,201 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 54,724 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 54,270 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 53,896 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 52,666 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 19 Mar 2008 51,969 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 51,969 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 51,555 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 51,555 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 51,057 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 51,040 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

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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EJV 890Y is a 1983 BMW R100 in Silver with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EJV 890Y, 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 EJV 890Y registered?

EJV 890Y is a 1983 BMW R100, first registered on 4 May 1983.

Is EJV 890Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJV 890Y shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EJV 890Y have outstanding finance?

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