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ELH 225Y

1983 BMW R100

Green Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

72 mi
Last recorded72 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2020
Typical for 1983 BMW R10045,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELH 225Y
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2020 72 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 4,416 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated Fork oil on disc. (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Leaking down leg onto right hand brake disc. (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed Excessively perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed rubbing tyre (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 4,239 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 4,125 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 3,908 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 3,385 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 3,196 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 3,028 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 2,820 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 2,654 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 2,367 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 2,367 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 2,198 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 2,107 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 1,836 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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ELH 225Y is a 1983 BMW R100 in Green with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 ELH 225Y, 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.

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What year was ELH 225Y registered?

ELH 225Y is a 1983 BMW R100, first registered on 24 May 1983.

Is ELH 225Y safe to buy?

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