MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
52,229 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp (1.2.2b(i))
Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)
Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b)
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)
Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Nearside Front Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Nearside Front Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Handel bar grips started split
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
How Reliable is the BMW R100?
Based on 26,387 MOT tests across 3,036 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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UME 156Y is a 1983 BMW R100 in Red with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 UME 156Y, 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.
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What year was UME 156Y registered?
UME 156Y is a 1983 BMW R100, first registered on 1 July 1983.
Is UME 156Y safe to buy?
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