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UME 156Y

1983 BMW R100

Red Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

52,229 mi
Last recorded52,229 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2013
Typical for 1983 BMW R10045,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUME 156Y
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2013 52,229 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 52,219 miles

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)

Fail 6 Sep 2012 50,057 miles

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)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 50,057 miles

Nearside Front Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 49,806 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 49,545 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 49,390 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 49,390 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 47,224 miles

Handel bar grips started split

Pass 17 Feb 2006 46,834 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 46,834 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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?

The MOT history for UME 156Y shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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