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USG 270Y

1983 BMW R100

Green Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

56,159 mi
Last recorded56,159 miles
Recorded on13 May 2022
Typical for 1983 BMW R10045,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUSG 270Y
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2022 56,159 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 55,779 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 55,703 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 55,512 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 54,625 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 52,588 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 51,353 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 49,553 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 48,421 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 46,771 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 44,761 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 44,761 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2005 42,273 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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USG 270Y is a 1983 BMW R100 in Green with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 USG 270Y, 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 USG 270Y?

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What year was USG 270Y registered?

USG 270Y is a 1983 BMW R100, first registered on 13 May 1983.

Is USG 270Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for USG 270Y shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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