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RVK 927Y

1982 BMW R100

Green Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,280 mi
Last recorded73,280 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2011
Typical for 1982 BMW R10048,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRVK 927Y
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2011 73,280 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2011 73,276 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Fail 22 Mar 2011 72,884 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.2.B2a)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.2.B2a)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 65,268 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 65,265 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2006 36,797 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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RVK 927Y is a 1982 BMW R100 in Green with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 RVK 927Y, 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 RVK 927Y registered?

RVK 927Y is a 1982 BMW R100, first registered on 17 December 1982.

Is RVK 927Y safe to buy?

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