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J248 MFV

1992 BMW R100

Purple Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,110 mi
Last recorded75,110 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 1992 BMW R10038,115 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ248 MFV
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1992
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 75,110 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 74,877 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 74,353 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 71,683 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 71,072 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 69,904 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 66,399 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 62,625 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 62,625 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 58,838 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 51,436 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 51,436 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Fail 4 Oct 2014 49,214 miles

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 49,214 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 45,374 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2013 45,374 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2012 42,935 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 42,935 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 37,527 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 31,311 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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J248 MFV is a 1992 BMW R100 in Purple with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J248 MFV, 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 J248 MFV registered?

J248 MFV is a 1992 BMW R100, first registered on 7 March 1992.

Is J248 MFV safe to buy?

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