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J158 OFX

1993 BMW R100

Grey Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

39,872 mi
Last recorded39,872 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 BMW R10039,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ158 OFX
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 39,872 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 39,782 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 39,640 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2023 39,640 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 39,570 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 39,530 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 39,465 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 38,944 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 38,213 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 37,448 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 33,652 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 33,626 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 33,626 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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J158 OFX is a 1993 BMW R100 in Grey with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 J158 OFX, 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 J158 OFX registered?

J158 OFX is a 1993 BMW R100, first registered on 1 January 1993.

Is J158 OFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for J158 OFX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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