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UCF 746Y

1983 BMW R100

Silver Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

9,430 mi
Last recorded9,430 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 1983 BMW R10045,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUCF 746Y
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 9,430 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 9,430 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 200 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 25,589 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 25,567 miles

Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort Front (3.3.A1d)

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm Front (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2015 23,234 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 20,348 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 19,339 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 19,200 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 18,994 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 18,632 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 18,220 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 17,576 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 16,736 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 16,194 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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UCF 746Y is a 1983 BMW R100 in Silver with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 UCF 746Y, 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

How do I check the history of UCF 746Y?

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What year was UCF 746Y registered?

UCF 746Y is a 1983 BMW R100, first registered on 10 March 1983.

Is UCF 746Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for UCF 746Y shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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