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J173 EWW

2017 BMW R100

Black Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

20,840 mi
Last recorded20,840 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ173 EWW
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 20,840 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2025 19,499 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2024 19,369 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 19,275 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 17,732 miles

rear tyre perishing

Pass 18 Oct 2021 17,708 miles

Central Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Central Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 17,674 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 17,267 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 17,227 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2018 17,227 miles

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 17,177 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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J173 EWW is a 2017 BMW R100 in Black with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 J173 EWW, 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 9 years old, this BMW R100 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was J173 EWW registered?

J173 EWW is a 2017 BMW R100, first registered on 1 February 2017.

Is J173 EWW safe to buy?

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