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NUC 526Y

1982 BMW R100

Red Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

72,502 mi
Last recorded72,502 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1982 BMW R10048,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNUC 526Y
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc
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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 72,502 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Swinging arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 72,504 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 72,504 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension attachment bracket/mounting insecure Top nut. (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 72,050 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake lever corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 72,050 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake lever corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 71,956 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 71,640 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 70,576 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn both (3.2.A1l)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 69,703 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 68,909 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 67,793 miles

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 12 Sep 2012 67,008 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 66,404 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 65,484 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Pass 24 May 2010 65,484 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 64,353 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 63,776 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 63,280 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 62,491 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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NUC 526Y is a 1982 BMW R100 in Red with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 NUC 526Y, 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.

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What year was NUC 526Y registered?

NUC 526Y is a 1982 BMW R100, first registered on 9 August 1982.

Is NUC 526Y safe to buy?

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