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PYE 862Y

1983 BMW R100

Green Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

44,540 mi
Last recorded44,540 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 1983 BMW R10045,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYE 862Y
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2023 44,540 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 43,717 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 43,618 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 43,426 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 41,805 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 39,227 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 37,068 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 34,239 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 34,239 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Outer Front Lower Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.2.B2a)

Pass 21 May 2014 30,805 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 31,935 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 29,074 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 26,541 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 23,344 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 23,344 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 21,281 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2007 15,659 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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PYE 862Y is a 1983 BMW R100 in Green with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PYE 862Y, 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 PYE 862Y registered?

PYE 862Y is a 1983 BMW R100, first registered on 1 June 1983.

Is PYE 862Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for PYE 862Y shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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