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A486 MDY

1984 BMW R100

Blue Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

74,041 mi
Last recorded74,041 miles
Recorded on28 May 2022
Typical for 1984 BMW R10044,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA486 MDY
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2022 74,041 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 72,691 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 71,469 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 69,926 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 67,486 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 16 May 2018 67,486 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 31 May 2017 64,988 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 22 May 2017 64,978 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 11 May 2016 62,709 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 26 May 2015 61,592 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 30 May 2014 60,232 miles

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

Offside Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 30 May 2014 60,232 miles

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

Offside Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 4 Apr 2012 57,104 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 56,285 miles

nearside and offside rear exhausts slightly loose

Pass 29 Apr 2010 55,462 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2010 55,456 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 55,006 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 9 Apr 2009 55,005 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 53,343 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 50,001 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 49,486 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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A486 MDY is a 1984 BMW R100 in Blue with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1984 BMW R100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 44,156 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 A486 MDY, 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 42 years old, this BMW R100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A486 MDY is a 1984 BMW R100, first registered on 3 February 1984.

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