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JDV 142Y

1983 BMW R100

Silver Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

60,898 mi
Last recorded60,898 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1983 BMW R10045,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJDV 142Y
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 60,898 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 59,956 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 59,342 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Join between flexi & steel brake pipe not correctly positioned in fixing (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front flexi brake pipe slightly fouling on front fender on full l/h lock

Fail 9 Aug 2021 59,342 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Headlight beam for r/h driving , fitted beam deflector (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Join between flexi & steel brake pipe not correctly positioned in fixing (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Front flexi brake pipe slightly fouling on front fender on full l/h lock

Pass 3 Aug 2020 58,842 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 56,312 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 55,411 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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JDV 142Y is a 1983 BMW R100 in Silver with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 JDV 142Y, 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 JDV 142Y?

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What year was JDV 142Y registered?

JDV 142Y is a 1983 BMW R100, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is JDV 142Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for JDV 142Y shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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