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K830 VHG

1993 BMW R100

Turquoise Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

16,486 mi
Last recorded16,486 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 BMW R10039,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK830 VHG
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1993
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 16,486 miles

Front front tyre deteriorating with age

Rear rear tyre deteriorating with age

Pass 30 Jul 2024 16,448 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 16,434 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 16,199 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 16,012 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 15,726 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 15,548 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 15,163 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 15,011 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 14,876 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 14,546 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 14,345 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 13,961 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 12,911 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 11,906 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 11,146 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 10,394 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 10,060 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 9,643 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 9,643 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 9,035 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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K830 VHG is a 1993 BMW R100 in Turquoise with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1993 BMW R100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.6% with a typical mileage of 39,009 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 K830 VHG, 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 33 years old, this BMW R100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K830 VHG registered?

K830 VHG is a 1993 BMW R100, first registered on 2 February 1993.

Is K830 VHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for K830 VHG shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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