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K555 JWW

1993 BMW R100

White Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

50,410 mi
Last recorded50,410 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2024
Typical for 1993 BMW R10039,009 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK555 JWW
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2024 50,410 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear hub/diff to swingarm pin slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 48,854 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 48,217 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 46,493 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 45,595 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 43,921 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 43,921 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 42,295 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 41,412 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 40,975 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 40,975 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 40,702 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 39,793 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 39,783 miles

Centre Front Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Centre Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 May 2007 39,009 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 39,001 miles

Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 37,204 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 37,204 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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K555 JWW is a 1993 BMW R100 in White with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 K555 JWW, 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 K555 JWW registered?

K555 JWW is a 1993 BMW R100, first registered on 4 June 1993.

Is K555 JWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K555 JWW shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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