MOT Status
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22,231 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate
Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
How Reliable is the BMW R100?
Based on 26,387 MOT tests across 3,036 vehicles.
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G496 SMJ is a 1989 BMW R100 in Black with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.
Across all 1989 BMW R100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 40,694 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 G496 SMJ, 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 37 years old, this BMW R100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was G496 SMJ registered?
G496 SMJ is a 1989 BMW R100, first registered on 1 August 1989.
Is G496 SMJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for G496 SMJ shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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