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J680 XAW

1992 BMW R100

Blue Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

124 mi
Last recorded124 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 1992 BMW R10038,115 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ680 XAW
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 124 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 93 miles
Pass 9 May 2020 74,779 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019

Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017
Pass 26 Sep 2015 74,535 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2014 71,856 miles

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

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 71,856 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 69,053 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 63,668 miles

Rear position lamp slightly discoloured (1.1.2b)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 63,221 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 59,452 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 59,435 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 1 May 2009 55,809 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 55,789 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 50,586 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 44,680 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 42,065 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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J680 XAW is a 1992 BMW R100 in Blue with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J680 XAW, 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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What year was J680 XAW registered?

J680 XAW is a 1992 BMW R100, first registered on 8 May 1992.

Is J680 XAW safe to buy?

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