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KOU 727X

1983 BMW R100

Silver Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

86,771 mi
Last recorded86,771 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2023
Typical for 1983 BMW R10045,212 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKOU 727X
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2023 86,771 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 86,555 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 86,153 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 85,283 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 85,283 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2018 84,212 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 83,139 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 82,489 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 82,489 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2014 80,698 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Fail 19 Apr 2014 80,698 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

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

Rear wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 78,763 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 74,491 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 70,936 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 70,486 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 70,455 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 18 May 2007 70,144 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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KOU 727X is a 1983 BMW R100 in Silver with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 KOU 727X, 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 KOU 727X registered?

KOU 727X is a 1983 BMW R100, first registered on 7 December 1983.

Is KOU 727X safe to buy?

The MOT history for KOU 727X shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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