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J186 YWY

1991 BMW R100

Purple Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

74,214 mi
Last recorded74,214 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 1991 BMW R10035,528 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ186 YWY
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1991
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 74,214 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 73,622 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 73,622 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 72,156 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 72,156 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 71,477 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2016 71,477 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 71,284 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play front (2.2.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 68,957 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 66,748 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 59,482 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 55,324 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 51,189 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 48,138 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2008 47,163 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 46,957 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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J186 YWY is a 1991 BMW R100 in Purple with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 J186 YWY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J186 YWY registered?

J186 YWY is a 1991 BMW R100, first registered on 30 September 1991.

Is J186 YWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J186 YWY shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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