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BJU 169T

1978 BMW R100

Grey Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,753 mi
Last recorded54,753 miles
Recorded on23 May 2010
Typical for 1978 BMW R10044,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJU 169T
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1978
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2010 54,753 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 54,410 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 54,410 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2007 54,262 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 53,744 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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BJU 169T is a 1978 BMW R100 in Grey with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1978 BMW R100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 44,155 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 BJU 169T, 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 48 years old, this BMW R100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BJU 169T?

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What year was BJU 169T registered?

BJU 169T is a 1978 BMW R100, first registered on 10 November 1978.

Is BJU 169T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJU 169T shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BJU 169T have outstanding finance?

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