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RRX 398Y

1982 BMW R100

Green Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2023
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

10,839 mi
Last recorded10,839 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2022
Typical for 1982 BMW R10048,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRX 398Y
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2022 10,839 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 10,539 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 10,518 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 10,518 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 10,271 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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RRX 398Y is a 1982 BMW R100 in Green with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RRX 398Y, 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 RRX 398Y?

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What year was RRX 398Y registered?

RRX 398Y is a 1982 BMW R100, first registered on 18 August 1982.

Is RRX 398Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for RRX 398Y shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RRX 398Y have outstanding finance?

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