MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
12,867 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside carb slightly leaking fuel.
engine slightly leaking oil from push rod tubes.
final drive slightly leaking oil.
oil leak from engine
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front fork dust cover missing
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Lower fairings broken
Oil leak
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
lower fairings broken
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the BMW R100?
Based on 26,387 MOT tests across 3,036 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J185 BYB is a 1991 BMW R100 in Grey with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.
Across all 1991 BMW R100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.0% with a typical mileage of 35,528 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 J185 BYB, 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 35 years old, this BMW R100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was J185 BYB registered?
J185 BYB is a 1991 BMW R100, first registered on 1 August 1991.
Is J185 BYB safe to buy?
The MOT history for J185 BYB shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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