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J23 CAL

1991 BMW R100

Red Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

29,192 mi
Last recorded29,192 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW R10035,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ23 CAL
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 29,192 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 29,099 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 28,270 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 27,934 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 27,543 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 27,008 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 25,912 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 25,908 miles

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 23,596 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 21,251 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 15 Sep 2017 21,251 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 19,740 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 18,278 miles

Rear nail in tyre

Pass 24 Jun 2014 16,434 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 16,421 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 15,181 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 15,020 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 14,924 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 14,815 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 14,711 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 14,594 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 14,411 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 14,266 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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J23 CAL is a 1991 BMW R100 in Red with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 J23 CAL, 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 J23 CAL registered?

J23 CAL is a 1991 BMW R100, first registered on 5 August 1991.

Is J23 CAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J23 CAL shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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