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FEV 283Y

1983 BMW R100

White Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2013
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,178 mi
Last recorded71,178 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2012
Typical for 1983 BMW R10045,212 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFEV 283Y
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc
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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 18 Oct 2012 71,178 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 68,562 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 65,831 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 63,057 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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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FEV 283Y is a 1983 BMW R100 in White with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FEV 283Y, 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

How do I check the history of FEV 283Y?

You can check the full history of FEV 283Y by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FEV 283Y registered?

FEV 283Y is a 1983 BMW R100, first registered on 27 April 1983.

Is FEV 283Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for FEV 283Y shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FEV 283Y have outstanding finance?

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