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VVW 604W

1981 BMW R100

Green Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

38,541 mi
Last recorded38,541 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 1981 BMW R10045,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVVW 604W
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2020 38,541 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm slightly loose slight play in bushing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm slightly loose slight play in bushing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Steering damper slightly loose At both mountings (2.1.4 (d) (i))

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting slightly loose sidecar wheel axle (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 38,541 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm slightly loose slight play in bushing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm slightly loose slight play in bushing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Steering damper slightly loose At both mountings (2.1.4 (d) (i))

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting slightly loose sidecar wheel axle (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 36,709 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 33,692 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 33,692 miles

Offside Front Engine mounting/bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 31,315 miles

this vechile is fitted with a sidecar

Pass 27 Sep 2016 27,692 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

sidecar nearside wheel bearings slightly loose

Pass 11 Sep 2015 23,886 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

THIS IS A MOTORCYCLE/SIDECAR COMBINATION

Pass 24 Sep 2014 19,832 miles

Offside Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 24 Sep 2014 19,832 miles

Offside Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Sidecar front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 15,533 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Motorcycle sidecar combination

Pass 19 Sep 2012 12,513 miles

MOTORCYCLE SIDECAR COMBINATION

Slight play in sidecar suspension bearing

Pass 27 Sep 2011 8,520 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 4,657 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 1,589 miles

Nearside Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 3 Sep 2008 97,631 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 92,619 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Sidecar tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 87,150 miles

ADVISE: VERY Slight play detected in sidecar swinging arm bearings.

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2005 82,134 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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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VVW 604W is a 1981 BMW R100 in Green with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VVW 604W, 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.

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What year was VVW 604W registered?

VVW 604W is a 1981 BMW R100, first registered on 31 March 1981.

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The MOT history for VVW 604W shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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