Official DVLA Record

1981 BMW R100 1.0L Petrol · UTW 973W

UTW 973W

1981 BMW R100 (1.0L, petrol). First registered 30/03/1981. Recorded mileage 84,777 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
BMW R100
Year / Origin
1981
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 12/09/2024
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
84,777 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 12/09/2024
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1981
Engine
980cc

UTW 973W Key Findings

  • 15 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 14/09/2023
  • 84,777 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
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UTW 973W Mileage History

  1. 03/09/200558,450 mi
  2. 26/08/200668,588 mi+10,138 mi
  3. 07/09/200769,419 mi+831 mi
  4. 18/09/200869,870 mi+451 mi
  5. 14/09/200970,058 mi+188 mi
  6. 14/09/200970,058 mi
  7. 16/09/201070,122 mi+64 mi
  8. 22/09/201170,165 mi+43 mi
  9. 02/05/201370,205 mi+40 mi
  10. 19/02/201670,257 mi+52 mi
  11. 19/02/201670,257 mi
  12. 16/04/201876,801 mi+6,544 mi
  13. 11/04/201977,255 mi+454 mi
  14. 08/10/202081,003 mi+3,748 mi
  15. 14/09/202384,777 mi+3,774 mi

Average of roughly 1,460 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.

UTW 973W MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 1 Oct 2026, 15:27
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

15 MOT tests are recorded for this 1981 BMW R100 (UTW 973W) between September 2005 and September 2023.

The record contains 13 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 14 September 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

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