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J91 BAH

1992 BMW R100

Purple Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

64,443 mi
Last recorded64,443 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 1992 BMW R10038,115 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ91 BAH
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1992
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 64,443 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2025 64,443 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 May 2024 63,516 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 62,867 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 62,361 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 61,096 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 61,073 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2020 60,408 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 58,806 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 54,639 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 54,639 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 51,090 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 49,882 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 48,653 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 46,861 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 43,824 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 39,915 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 33,402 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 28,115 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 23,320 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2005 19,402 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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J91 BAH is a 1992 BMW R100 in Purple with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 J91 BAH, 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

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What year was J91 BAH registered?

J91 BAH is a 1992 BMW R100, first registered on 28 February 1992.

Is J91 BAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for J91 BAH shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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