MOT Status
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94,266 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
How Reliable is the BMW R100?
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UTW 993W is a 1981 BMW R100 in Black with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
Across all 1981 BMW R100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 45,618 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 UTW 993W, 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 45 years old, this BMW R100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was UTW 993W registered?
UTW 993W is a 1981 BMW R100, first registered on 31 March 1981.
Is UTW 993W safe to buy?
The MOT history for UTW 993W shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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