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GBJ 38T

1979 BMW R100

Red Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2024
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

40,528 mi
Last recorded40,528 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
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

RegistrationGBJ 38T
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 40,528 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 39,742 miles

stop light not working when operating rear brake

Pass 14 May 2018 39,415 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Fail 1 May 2018 39,405 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Pass 9 May 2017 39,131 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

slight bind on front brake

Pass 22 Dec 2015 39,118 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 34,471 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 34,355 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 34,052 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 33,625 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 33,518 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 33,483 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 33,362 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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GBJ 38T is a 1979 BMW R100 in Red with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 GBJ 38T, 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 GBJ 38T registered?

GBJ 38T is a 1979 BMW R100, first registered on 14 June 1979.

Is GBJ 38T safe to buy?

The MOT history for GBJ 38T shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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