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VTO 20Y

1982 BMW R100

Silver Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

28,712 mi
Last recorded28,712 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2022
Typical for 1982 BMW R10048,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVTO 20Y
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2022 28,712 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 28,609 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2018 51,195 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 49,949 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 28 Oct 2017 49,949 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock on right hand lock (2.1.4)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 48,320 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 47,486 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 46,125 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 46,122 miles

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Fuel pipes cracked

Pass 11 May 2013 21,379 miles

O/S fuel line trapped

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 12 May 2012 20,860 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 19,977 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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VTO 20Y is a 1982 BMW R100 in Silver with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VTO 20Y, 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

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What year was VTO 20Y registered?

VTO 20Y is a 1982 BMW R100, first registered on 8 September 1982.

Is VTO 20Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for VTO 20Y shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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