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B970 VYW

1984 BMW R100

Silver Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2022
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

755 mi
Last recorded755 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2021
Typical for 1984 BMW R10044,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB970 VYW
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 7 Apr 2021 755 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 9 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 2,721 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 22,386 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. Offside edge (4.2.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 22,187 miles

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 21 May 2014 21,883 miles

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 41,384 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 40,886 miles

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 40,400 miles

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 49,492 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 48,840 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 30 May 2008 47,880 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 46,212 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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B970 VYW is a 1984 BMW R100 in Silver with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B970 VYW, 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 B970 VYW registered?

B970 VYW is a 1984 BMW R100, first registered on 10 August 1984.

Is B970 VYW safe to buy?

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