CarVerify

Free Car Check

A690 PBP

1983 BMW R100

White Petrol 980cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

83,184 mi
Last recorded83,184 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2013
Typical for 1983 BMW R10045,212 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationA690 PBP
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2013 83,184 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 74,919 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 66,528 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 57,885 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 50,244 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 40,008 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 29,325 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 20,851 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 11,863 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 11,836 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

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
Full BMW R100 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

A690 PBP is a 1983 BMW R100 in White with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A690 PBP, 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 A690 PBP?

You can check the full history of A690 PBP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was A690 PBP registered?

A690 PBP is a 1983 BMW R100, first registered on 1 November 1983.

Is A690 PBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A690 PBP shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A690 PBP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on A690 PBP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.