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PDW 703Y

1982 BMW R100

Red Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

63,318 mi
Last recorded63,318 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 1982 BMW R10048,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPDW 703Y
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 63,318 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 62,861 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 62,535 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 62,535 miles

Sidecar wheel bearings are excessively rough (5.2.3d)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 61,759 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 60,777 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 59,226 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 58,444 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 57,560 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 57,560 miles

Nearside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 57,534 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 57,099 miles

fuel pipes damp

security of both front ridgid brake pipes to flexi's

Pass 29 Jun 2009 57,084 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 56,781 miles

Sidecar wheel bearings have slight play (5.2.3c)

Pass 14 May 2007 55,233 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 55,120 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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PDW 703Y is a 1982 BMW R100 in Red with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PDW 703Y, 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

How do I check the history of PDW 703Y?

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What year was PDW 703Y registered?

PDW 703Y is a 1982 BMW R100, first registered on 9 August 1982.

Is PDW 703Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for PDW 703Y shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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