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J543 OPA

1991 BMW R100

Cream Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

16,301 mi
Last recorded16,301 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 1991 BMW R10035,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ543 OPA
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1991
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2021 16,301 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 15,934 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 12,822 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 12,803 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 99,715 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 79,833 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 20 Sep 2008 78,100 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2007 60,460 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2007 60,460 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2006 40,036 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2005 29,749 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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J543 OPA is a 1991 BMW R100 in Cream with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 J543 OPA, 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.

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What year was J543 OPA registered?

J543 OPA is a 1991 BMW R100, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J543 OPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J543 OPA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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