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H816 HJN

1990 BMW R100

Grey Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

51,285 mi
Last recorded51,285 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 BMW R10040,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH816 HJN
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 51,285 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 48,972 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose rear rubber mounting grometts missing (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2016 48,772 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 48,767 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 26 May 2015 48,275 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 48,150 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 47,247 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 44,270 miles

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

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 41,444 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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H816 HJN is a 1990 BMW R100 in Grey with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1990 BMW R100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 40,720 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 H816 HJN, 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 36 years old, this BMW R100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H816 HJN registered?

H816 HJN is a 1990 BMW R100, first registered on 2 August 1990.

Is H816 HJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for H816 HJN shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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