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VTO 7Y

1982 BMW R100

Red Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,050 mi
Last recorded33,050 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2015
Typical for 1982 BMW R10048,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVTO 7Y
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2015 33,050 miles

center stand bolt missing

Pass 15 Aug 2014 32,913 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 32,913 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 32,812 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

rear tyre perishing

Pass 12 Oct 2011 32,633 miles

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

front tyre perishing

Fail 4 Oct 2011 32,623 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

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

front tyre perishing

Pass 7 Jun 2011 32,519 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 32,247 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 19 May 2010 32,247 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 31,111 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 30,247 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 29,502 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 7Y is a 1982 BMW R100 in Red with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 7Y, 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 7Y registered?

VTO 7Y is a 1982 BMW R100, first registered on 12 November 1982.

Is VTO 7Y safe to buy?

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