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MSP 946Y

1982 BMW R100

Purple Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,797 mi
Last recorded89,797 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2006
Typical for 1982 BMW R10048,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMSP 946Y
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1982
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2006 89,797 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 89,618 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

riders seat loose

Pass 10 Jun 2005 89,319 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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MSP 946Y is a 1982 BMW R100 in Purple with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MSP 946Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MSP 946Y registered?

MSP 946Y is a 1982 BMW R100, first registered on 1 August 1982.

Is MSP 946Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for MSP 946Y shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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