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HJK 534Y

1983 BMW R100

Green Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

54,868 mi
Last recorded54,868 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 1983 BMW R10045,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJK 534Y
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 54,868 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 54,495 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 54,145 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 53,332 miles

Slight oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2018 52,930 miles

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

Nearside slight oil leak from cylinder head

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 52,829 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 52,829 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer torn (7.2.2c)

Offside Exhaust excessively deteriorated clamp broken (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 52,010 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 52,005 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 51,475 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 49,707 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 1 Apr 2014 49,700 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 47,051 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 45,509 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 43,790 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 42,272 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 42,272 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 40,514 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 38,702 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 34,664 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 30,824 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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HJK 534Y is a 1983 BMW R100 in Green with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 HJK 534Y, 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 HJK 534Y registered?

HJK 534Y is a 1983 BMW R100, first registered on 1 June 1983.

Is HJK 534Y safe to buy?

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