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ARA 868Y

1983 BMW R100

Red Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,209 mi
Last recorded64,209 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 1983 BMW R10045,212 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARA 868Y
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 24 Mar 2023 64,209 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 64,091 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 63,534 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 61,778 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 59,978 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 59,307 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 59,136 miles

Offside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 59,009 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 58,855 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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ARA 868Y is a 1983 BMW R100 in Red with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ARA 868Y, 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 ARA 868Y?

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What year was ARA 868Y registered?

ARA 868Y is a 1983 BMW R100, first registered on 29 June 1983.

Is ARA 868Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ARA 868Y shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ARA 868Y have outstanding finance?

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