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J443 LCV

1992 BMW R100

Silver Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

69,504 mi
Last recorded69,504 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 1992 BMW R10038,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ443 LCV
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2018 69,504 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play play in drive bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oil leak from clutch

throttle cables slightly notchy, throttle returning correctly

Pass 6 Oct 2017 68,290 miles

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 68,255 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 5 - 6 bars (3.3.A1d)

Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake drum arm seized (3.3.A1a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly non - return, excessive play (6.2.1f)

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 66,407 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 66,407 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly not returning. notchy feel (6.2.1f)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 63,880 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 61,189 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 59,293 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 57,052 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

rear tyre tread perished ,monitor wear

Pass 12 Aug 2011 52,749 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 51,827 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 51,827 miles

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

Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 49,240 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2005 48,467 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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J443 LCV is a 1992 BMW R100 in Silver with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 J443 LCV, 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.

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J443 LCV is a 1992 BMW R100, first registered on 15 April 1992.

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