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UTW 993W

1981 BMW R100

Black Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

94,266 mi
Last recorded94,266 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1981 BMW R10045,618 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUTW 993W
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 94,266 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 91,547 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 88,960 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 88,900 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 88,133 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 88,133 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 87,686 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 63,651 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 63,651 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 63,651 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 63,651 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 63,395 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 62,598 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 62,598 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 58,332 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 54,458 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 51,870 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 51,870 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 50,537 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 50,533 miles

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)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 48,797 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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