MOT Status
ValidMileage
57,888 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Brake linkage worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear tyre slightly deteriorated on sidewalls
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
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.
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
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)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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