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EJN 555T

1979 BMW R100

Grey Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2014
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,361 mi
Last recorded37,361 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2013
Typical for 1979 BMW R10048,039 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJN 555T
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1979
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2013 37,361 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 37,314 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 37,314 miles

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

Rear brake pads friction material seperating from backing

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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EJN 555T is a 1979 BMW R100 in Grey with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EJN 555T, 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

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What year was EJN 555T registered?

EJN 555T is a 1979 BMW R100, first registered on 20 March 1979.

Is EJN 555T safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJN 555T shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EJN 555T have outstanding finance?

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