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BSO 382Y

1983 BMW R100

White Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

69,451 mi
Last recorded69,451 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2012
Typical for 1983 BMW R10045,212 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBSO 382Y
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2012 69,451 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 69,425 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Front Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Nearside pannier rail top mounting insecure

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 16 Nov 2011 69,406 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 68,284 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 67,496 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 65,722 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 64,447 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 62,475 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 15 Aug 2006 62,410 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 23 Aug 2005 61,059 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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BSO 382Y is a 1983 BMW R100 in White with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BSO 382Y, 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 BSO 382Y registered?

BSO 382Y is a 1983 BMW R100, first registered on 3 May 1983.

Is BSO 382Y safe to buy?

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