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A100 ERS

1983 BMW R100

Black Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,590 mi
Last recorded42,590 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 1983 BMW R10045,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA100 ERS
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2016 42,590 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Fail 21 Oct 2016 42,590 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 40,903 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 38,066 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 37,252 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 36,797 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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A100 ERS is a 1983 BMW R100 in Black with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A100 ERS, 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

How do I check the history of A100 ERS?

You can check the full history of A100 ERS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was A100 ERS registered?

A100 ERS is a 1983 BMW R100, first registered on 16 August 1983.

Is A100 ERS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A100 ERS shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A100 ERS have outstanding finance?

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