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VCH 283Y

1982 BMW R100

Red Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,809 mi
Last recorded77,809 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 1982 BMW R10048,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVCH 283Y
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 77,809 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 77,278 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 76,702 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 76,622 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 75,949 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 75,949 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 75,668 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 74,788 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 74,748 miles

Centre Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Mar 2006 73,849 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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VCH 283Y is a 1982 BMW R100 in Red with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1982 BMW R100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 48,864 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 VCH 283Y, 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 44 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 VCH 283Y?

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What year was VCH 283Y registered?

VCH 283Y is a 1982 BMW R100, first registered on 1 August 1982.

Is VCH 283Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for VCH 283Y shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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