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B453 GSC

1984 BMW R100

Black Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2021
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

40,849 mi
Last recorded40,849 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 1984 BMW R10044,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB453 GSC
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2020 40,849 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 40,845 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 40,838 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 40,507 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 39,942 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 39,324 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 38,825 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 37,405 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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B453 GSC is a 1984 BMW R100 in Black with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 B453 GSC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B453 GSC registered?

B453 GSC is a 1984 BMW R100, first registered on 31 August 1984.

Is B453 GSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B453 GSC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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