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J715 PPT

1991 BMW R100

Red Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

61,878 mi
Last recorded61,878 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW R10035,528 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ715 PPT
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 61,878 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 60,199 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2025 60,199 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp not working LEVER NOT WORKING (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 59,109 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 57,982 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 57,976 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 55,375 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 55,321 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 55,307 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 55,294 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 55,256 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 55,232 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 55,212 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 55,136 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 54,956 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 53,704 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 51,426 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 51,426 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 51,292 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 46,644 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 41,659 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 38,361 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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J715 PPT is a 1991 BMW R100 in Red with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 J715 PPT, 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 J715 PPT registered?

J715 PPT is a 1991 BMW R100, first registered on 22 August 1991.

Is J715 PPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J715 PPT shows 22 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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