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CPJ 160T

1979 BMW R100

Gold Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

80,951 mi
Last recorded80,951 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2014
Typical for 1979 BMW R10048,039 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCPJ 160T
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1979
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2014 80,951 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 80,945 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 80,903 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 50,265 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 50,256 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 79,582 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

handbrake travel attention soon

Fail 12 Jul 2010 79,582 miles

handbrake travel attention soon

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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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CPJ 160T is a 1979 BMW R100 in Gold with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 CPJ 160T, 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 CPJ 160T?

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What year was CPJ 160T registered?

CPJ 160T is a 1979 BMW R100, first registered on 1 January 1979.

Is CPJ 160T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CPJ 160T shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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