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A131 JLJ

1984 BMW R100

Silver Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,608 mi
Last recorded54,608 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2023
Typical for 1984 BMW R10044,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA131 JLJ
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2023 54,608 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Feb 2023 54,608 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 54,526 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 54,526 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 54,428 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2017 54,428 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 51,057 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2016 51,050 miles

Direction indicator not working all indicators (1.5.1c)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Fuel cap sealing washer torn (7.2.2c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 50,368 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 50,310 miles

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 50,300 miles

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Fail 17 Jul 2009 50,300 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 50,169 miles

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 50,065 miles

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 49,696 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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A131 JLJ is a 1984 BMW R100 in Silver with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1984 BMW R100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 44,156 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 A131 JLJ, 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 42 years old, this BMW R100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A131 JLJ registered?

A131 JLJ is a 1984 BMW R100, first registered on 25 January 1984.

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