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J929 GGU

1992 BMW R100

Purple Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

25,348 mi
Last recorded25,348 miles
Recorded on15 May 2012
Typical for 1992 BMW R10038,115 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ929 GGU
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1992
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2012 25,348 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 24,993 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 24,807 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 22,767 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 22,767 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 22,491 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 22,277 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 22,053 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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J929 GGU is a 1992 BMW R100 in Purple with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 J929 GGU, 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 J929 GGU registered?

J929 GGU is a 1992 BMW R100, first registered on 2 March 1992.

Is J929 GGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J929 GGU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J929 GGU have outstanding finance?

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