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FKK 757Y

1983 BMW R100

Red Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,721 mi
Last recorded89,721 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2010
Typical for 1983 BMW R10045,212 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFKK 757Y
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2010 89,721 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 89,721 miles

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

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

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

slight binding on front brakes

Pass 31 Jul 2009 89,612 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 89,612 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.2.B2a)

Front Brake component is excessively corroded (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Front Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Rear disc rusty

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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FKK 757Y is a 1983 BMW R100 in Red with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FKK 757Y, 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 FKK 757Y registered?

FKK 757Y is a 1983 BMW R100, first registered on 25 May 1983.

Is FKK 757Y safe to buy?

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