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CSA 31Y

1983 BMW R100

Green Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,883 mi
Last recorded45,883 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2019
Typical for 1983 BMW R10045,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCSA 31Y
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2019 45,883 miles

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mounting bush at front of rear swinging arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2019 45,883 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mounting bush at front of rear swinging arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2016 45,712 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 45,633 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Pass 10 May 2014 45,056 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 44,272 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 44,251 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 43,392 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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CSA 31Y is a 1983 BMW R100 in Green with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CSA 31Y, 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 CSA 31Y registered?

CSA 31Y is a 1983 BMW R100, first registered on 22 June 1983.

Is CSA 31Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for CSA 31Y shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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