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J185 DYM

1992 BMW R100

Green Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

26,433 mi
Last recorded26,433 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1992 BMW R10038,115 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ185 DYM
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 26,433 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 25,963 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 25,211 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 24,408 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 23,913 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 61,980 miles

Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect colour & size (6.3.1a)

Registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2b)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 61,917 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 61,006 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 60,347 miles

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 59,030 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 56,498 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 53,859 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 52,188 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 50,354 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 48,420 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 46,514 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 46,514 miles

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

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front 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.

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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J185 DYM is a 1992 BMW R100 in Green with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1992 BMW R100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 38,115 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 DYM, 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 34 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 J185 DYM registered?

J185 DYM is a 1992 BMW R100, first registered on 16 July 1992.

Is J185 DYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J185 DYM shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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