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SWE 137Y

1982 BMW R100

White Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,736 mi
Last recorded51,736 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2012
Typical for 1982 BMW R10048,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSWE 137Y
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2012 51,736 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 51,331 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 50,963 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 50,486 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 50,486 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 49,903 miles

steering damper slightly worn

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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SWE 137Y is a 1982 BMW R100 in White with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SWE 137Y, 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 SWE 137Y?

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What year was SWE 137Y registered?

SWE 137Y is a 1982 BMW R100, first registered on 3 August 1982.

Is SWE 137Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for SWE 137Y shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SWE 137Y have outstanding finance?

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