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GUG 514Y

1983 BMW R100

Blue Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

15,599 mi
Last recorded15,599 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1983 BMW R10045,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGUG 514Y
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 15,599 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 15,141 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 12,160 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 11,770 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 8,217 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 7,522 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2020 5,782 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 5,527 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 2,118 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 1,747 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 60,614 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 60,314 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 56,938 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 56,818 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 56,674 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 56,289 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 55,843 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 55,344 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2008 54,856 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 54,854 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively rough with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2007 5,438 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 53,477 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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GUG 514Y is a 1983 BMW R100 in Blue with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 GUG 514Y, 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.

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What year was GUG 514Y registered?

GUG 514Y is a 1983 BMW R100, first registered on 18 April 1983.

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