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1982 BMW R100rt MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for R100rt models manufactured in 1982, based on 55 real MOT test results.

87.3%
Pass Rate
12.7%
Fail Rate
55
Total Tests
45,932
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

1982 BMW R100rt MOT Analysis

The 1982 BMW R100rt has an MOT pass rate of 87.3% based on 55 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 45,932 miles on the odometer. With a 12.7% failure rate, the 1982 R100rt is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 1982 BMW R100rt is Motorcycle lighting and signalling, responsible for 1.8% of failures. Motorcycle lighting and signalling issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs range from £100–400. Motorcycle steering and suspension is the second most common issue at 1.8%.

⚠ Based on limited data (55 tests)

Top failures specific to 1982 models only. The overall R100rt page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

Motorcycle lighting and signalling 1.8%
Motorcycle steering and suspension 1.8%

What Fails on This Car?

Click a category to see specific failure items.

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Motorcycle Lighting And Signalling1.8%1
2Motorcycle Steering And Suspension1.8%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 45,932 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Motorcycle lighting and signalling0.40% per 10K miMotorcycle steering and suspension0.40% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Motorcycle lighting and signalling0.401.8%1
Motorcycle steering and suspension0.401.8%1

Mileage Statistics

45,932
Mean
50,324
Median
34,355
25th Percentile
73,479
75th Percentile
2.76% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 1982 BMW R100rt has an MOT pass rate of 87.3% based on 55 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 45,932 miles on the odometer. With a 12.7% failure rate, the 1982 R100rt is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 1982 BMW R100rt, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to motorcycle lighting and signalling: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights. With relatively low average mileage of 45,932 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Motorcycle lighting and signalling — 1.8% of failures

Motorcycle lighting and signalling issues account for 1.8% of MOT failures on 1982 BMW R100rt models. Motorcycle lighting and signalling issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.

Motorcycle steering and suspension — 1.8% of failures

Motorcycle steering and suspension issues account for 1.8% of MOT failures on 1982 BMW R100rt models. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs: £200–500. Pre-MOT check: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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