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EWR 700Y

1983 BMW R100

Silver Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,177 mi
Last recorded21,177 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2022
Typical for 1983 BMW R10045,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEWR 700Y
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2022 21,177 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 21,168 miles

Nearside Brake disc contaminated CONTAMINATED WITH FLUID OIL/BRAKE FLUID (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Fuel hose leaking FUEL PIPE LEAKING AROUND FUEL FILTER (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Exhaust slightly loose CLAMP LOOSE TO REAR SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil SLIGHT LEAK ON FRONT FORK LEG (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 21,156 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 21,152 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2019 21,146 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 5 May 2018 21,038 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 20,840 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 20,732 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 20,732 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 20,729 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 20,729 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 20,468 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 20,266 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 20,266 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 19,929 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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EWR 700Y is a 1983 BMW R100 in Silver with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EWR 700Y, 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 EWR 700Y registered?

EWR 700Y is a 1983 BMW R100, first registered on 1 January 1983.

Is EWR 700Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for EWR 700Y shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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