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J452 SNE

1992 BMW R100

Purple Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

39,374 mi
Last recorded39,374 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 1992 BMW R10038,115 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ452 SNE
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1992
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2023 39,374 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2016 38,908 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 37,697 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 35,568 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 33,917 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 32,053 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 32,053 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 30,551 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 29,377 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 28,202 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 26,771 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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J452 SNE is a 1992 BMW R100 in Purple with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 J452 SNE, 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

How do I check the history of J452 SNE?

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What year was J452 SNE registered?

J452 SNE is a 1992 BMW R100, first registered on 24 April 1992.

Is J452 SNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for J452 SNE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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