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NUC 527Y

1982 BMW R100

White Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,243 mi
Last recorded50,243 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2022
Typical for 1982 BMW R10048,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNUC 527Y
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2022 50,243 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 50,225 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 50,173 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements not loud enough (7.7 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 49,868 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 49,699 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 48,780 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 48,363 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 46,192 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 46,178 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2010 46,115 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 45,420 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 44,968 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 44,648 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 44,169 miles

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

fork stanchions pitted

Pass 29 Oct 2005 43,094 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 43,088 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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 527Y is a 1982 BMW R100 in White with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 527Y, 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 NUC 527Y registered?

NUC 527Y is a 1982 BMW R100, first registered on 7 August 1982.

Is NUC 527Y safe to buy?

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