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J398 UNH

2005 BMW R100

Black Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

1,737 mi
Last recorded1,737 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW R10061,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ398 UNH
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 1,737 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 1,072 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 99,978 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 98,977 miles

Rear Reduced dampening on rear shock

Pass 18 Jul 2020 97,676 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 97,177 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 95,705 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 95,705 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 93,765 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2015 90,834 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 86,131 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 81,289 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 81,289 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 77,022 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 6 May 2011 74,703 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 72,407 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 70,670 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 68,470 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2006 64,646 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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J398 UNH is a 2005 BMW R100 in Black with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2005 BMW R100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.9% with a typical mileage of 61,233 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 J398 UNH, 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 21 years old, this BMW R100 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was J398 UNH registered?

J398 UNH is a 2005 BMW R100, first registered on 1 August 2005.

Is J398 UNH safe to buy?

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