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A475 KBW

1983 BMW R100

Black Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,747 mi
Last recorded51,747 miles
Recorded on19 May 2021
Typical for 1983 BMW R10045,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA475 KBW
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2021 51,747 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 50,695 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 50,324 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 50,324 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2018 50,008 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 49,840 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 49,113 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2015 48,478 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 48,047 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 47,370 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 46,851 miles

Oil leak

central stand stiff

Pass 2 Apr 2011 45,864 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 44,834 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 43,998 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 43,998 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Pass 6 Jan 2007 43,996 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 43,702 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2005 43,700 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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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A475 KBW is a 1983 BMW R100 in Black with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A475 KBW, 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 A475 KBW registered?

A475 KBW is a 1983 BMW R100, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A475 KBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A475 KBW shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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