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A154 VMR

1983 BMW R100

Black Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

33,868 mi
Last recorded33,868 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 1983 BMW R10045,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA154 VMR
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 33,868 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 33,868 miles

Stop lamp not working front & rear application (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2022 34,769 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 35,151 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 56,749 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 12 Oct 2019 56,749 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Tyre is unsuitable fitted wrong (5.2.3 (a))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Rear Tyre is unsuitable fitted worng (5.2.3 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2015 26,777 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 22,917 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 17,444 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 10,479 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 32 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 86,154 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 75,307 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 54,188 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 63,379 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2005 61,650 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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A154 VMR is a 1983 BMW R100 in Black with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 A154 VMR, 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.

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What year was A154 VMR registered?

A154 VMR is a 1983 BMW R100, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A154 VMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A154 VMR shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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