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VWG 880Y

1983 BMW R100

White Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

1,008 mi
Last recorded1,008 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2021
Typical for 1983 BMW R10045,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVWG 880Y
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2021 1,008 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 780 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 768 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 700 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 490 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 38,992 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 38,715 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 38,715 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 37,936 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 37,433 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 36,818 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 36,305 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

both fork legs slightly pitted

slight blow silencer joint

Pass 2 Jun 2008 35,789 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 27 May 2008 35,781 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Nearside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

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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VWG 880Y is a 1983 BMW R100 in White with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VWG 880Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VWG 880Y registered?

VWG 880Y is a 1983 BMW R100, first registered on 20 June 1983.

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