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A525 HJA

1983 BMW R100

Green Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

79,800 mi
Last recorded79,800 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1983 BMW R10045,212 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA525 HJA
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 79,800 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 79,800 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 78,698 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 78,663 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 77,924 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 77,924 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2020 77,801 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 77,405 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 77,405 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 76,488 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 76,488 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2017 75,450 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2016 73,927 miles

Chassis number is on plate glued to frame .

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2015 72,031 miles

Chassis plate with vin number is not the original .

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2014 70,954 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2013 69,988 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 65,789 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 62,724 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 62,708 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 62,693 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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A525 HJA is a 1983 BMW R100 in Green with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 A525 HJA, 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 A525 HJA registered?

A525 HJA is a 1983 BMW R100, first registered on 3 August 1983.

Is A525 HJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A525 HJA shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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