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FWC 810Y

1982 BMW R100

Red Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,446 mi
Last recorded84,446 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2011
Typical for 1982 BMW R10048,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFWC 810Y
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2011 84,446 miles

Handlebar slightly corroded. (2.1.1b)

Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Nearside Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

front forks covered by giators

handle risers corroding

headlight bracket corroding

steering headstock corroding

Fail 27 Sep 2011 84,446 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Handlebar slightly corroded. (2.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

Nearside Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

front forks covered by giators

handle risers corroding

headlight bracket corroding

steering headstock corroding

Fail 19 Sep 2011 84,432 miles

Front suspension has excessive corrosion which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.3.8)

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

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Handlebar slightly corroded. (2.1.1b)

Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

Nearside Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

front forks covered by giators

handle risers corroding

headlight bracket corroding

steering headstock corroding

Pass 20 Sep 2010 84,269 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Handlebar slightly corroded. (2.1.1b)

Lower Fork yoke slightly corroded. (2.1.1b)

Nearside Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

front forks covered by giators

headlamp bracket corroding

steering headstock corroding

Pass 21 Sep 2009 83,728 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

front forks covered by giators

headlight bracket corroding

steering headstock corroding

Fail 19 Sep 2009 83,714 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly kinked (3.2.B3a)

Offside Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

front forks covered by giators

fuel hose clip insecure

headlight bracket corroding

steering headstock corroding

Pass 21 Aug 2008 83,449 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

battery tray corroding

front forks covered by giators

steering headstock corroding

Fail 19 Aug 2008 83,449 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.2.B2a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

battery tray corroding

front forks covered by giators

steering headstock corroding

Fail 7 Aug 2007 82,655 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

front forks covered by giators

Pass 7 Aug 2007 82,655 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Nearside Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

front forks covered by giators

Pass 12 Aug 2006 82,111 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 82,088 miles

Handlebar excessively corroded (2.1.1b)

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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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FWC 810Y is a 1982 BMW R100 in Red with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1982 BMW R100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 48,864 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 FWC 810Y, 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 44 years old, this BMW R100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FWC 810Y is a 1982 BMW R100, first registered on 15 October 1982.

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