MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,332 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swinging arm bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Sidecar wheel bearings are slightly rough (5.2.3d)
Sidecar wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
Nearside Sidecar rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)
Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)
Sidecar wheel bearings have slight play (5.2.3c)
How Reliable is the BMW R100?
Based on 26,387 MOT tests across 3,036 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VRD 949Y is a 1983 BMW R100 in Black with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.
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 VRD 949Y, 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.
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What year was VRD 949Y registered?
VRD 949Y is a 1983 BMW R100, first registered on 17 June 1983.
Is VRD 949Y safe to buy?
The MOT history for VRD 949Y shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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