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BPB 172Y

1983 BMW R100

Silver Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,888 mi
Last recorded57,888 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1983 BMW R10045,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPB 172Y
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 57,888 miles

Rear Brake linkage worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 56,132 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 55,309 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 53,899 miles

Rear tyre slightly deteriorated on sidewalls

Pass 16 Mar 2022 52,902 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 52,902 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 87,826 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 87,412 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Slight oil residue around front fork gaiters, possible fork seal leak.

Pass 22 Dec 2016 86,593 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 86,116 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 86,116 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 85,238 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 83,893 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 83,893 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Rear Stop lamp damaged and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Rear position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 81,483 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 77,459 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 16,005 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 74,041 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 71,377 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 71,377 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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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BPB 172Y is a 1983 BMW R100 in Silver with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BPB 172Y, 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 BPB 172Y registered?

BPB 172Y is a 1983 BMW R100, first registered on 1 May 1983.

Is BPB 172Y safe to buy?

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