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C879 JWL

1986 BMW K100

Grey Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

47,335 mi
Last recorded47,335 miles
Recorded on15 May 2006
Typical for 1986 BMW K10054,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC879 JWL
MakeBMW
ModelK100
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2006 47,335 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 47,331 miles

Front Front suspension assembly has an insecure fork brace (2.3.4d)

How Reliable is the BMW K100?

Based on 1,884 MOT tests across 390 vehicles.

86.6%
Pass Rate
695
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
390
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 19
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 15
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 15
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 15
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
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C879 JWL is a 1986 BMW K100 in Grey with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1986 BMW K100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 54,671 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 K100 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C879 JWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW K100 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 40 years old, this BMW K100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C879 JWL registered?

C879 JWL is a 1986 BMW K100, first registered on 5 July 1986.

Is C879 JWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C879 JWL shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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