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WGM 868Y

1983 BMW R100

White Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

2,913 mi
Last recorded2,913 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2010
Typical for 1983 BMW R10045,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWGM 868Y
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2010 2,913 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 2,882 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 2,200 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 2,200 miles

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 965 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 920 miles

Brake pedal is inoperative (3.1.3c)

Offside Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 76 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 57,071 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 57,071 miles

Rear Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4)

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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WGM 868Y is a 1983 BMW R100 in White with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 WGM 868Y, 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 WGM 868Y registered?

WGM 868Y is a 1983 BMW R100, first registered on 30 June 1983.

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The MOT history for WGM 868Y shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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