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J924 JHW

1992 BMW R Series

Purple Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,431 mi
Last recorded28,431 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 BMW R Series38,339 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ924 JHW
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1992
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 17 Sep 2025 28,431 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 26,586 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 26,038 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 25,529 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 24,379 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 23,544 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 23,522 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 23,285 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 22,845 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 22,396 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 21,985 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 21,547 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 21,316 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 20,897 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 20,423 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 19,968 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 19,210 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 18,684 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R Series?

Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.

91.2%
Pass Rate
1,463
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
25,486
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,440
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,086
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 603
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 553
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 532
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J924 JHW is a 1992 BMW R Series in Purple with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1992 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 38,339 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW R Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,440 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J924 JHW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R Series typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 34 years old, this BMW R Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J924 JHW registered?

J924 JHW is a 1992 BMW R Series, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J924 JHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J924 JHW shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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