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BWJ 245T

1979 BMW R100

Red Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

57,666 mi
Last recorded57,666 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 1979 BMW R10048,039 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWJ 245T
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 57,666 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 57,382 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2017 57,376 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

side stand spring week

Pass 13 Aug 2016 56,594 miles

noisy engine

weak side stand spring

Pass 31 Mar 2012 55,961 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 53,732 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 50,057 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 48,453 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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BWJ 245T is a 1979 BMW R100 in Red with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1979 BMW R100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 48,039 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BWJ 245T, 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 47 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 BWJ 245T?

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What year was BWJ 245T registered?

BWJ 245T is a 1979 BMW R100, first registered on 15 June 1979.

Is BWJ 245T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BWJ 245T shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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