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FLV 352Y

1983 BMW R100

Silver Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

5,687 mi
Last recorded5,687 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 1983 BMW R10045,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFLV 352Y
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 5,687 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 5,599 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 3,787 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 3,787 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 2,421 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 1,111 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 99,360 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 99,360 miles

Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 97,099 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

front brake drags slightly

Pass 5 May 2011 94,503 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 93,296 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 92,015 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 91,148 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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FLV 352Y is a 1983 BMW R100 in Silver with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FLV 352Y, 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 FLV 352Y?

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What year was FLV 352Y registered?

FLV 352Y is a 1983 BMW R100, first registered on 20 May 1983.

Is FLV 352Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for FLV 352Y shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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