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JAA 999S

1978 BMW R100

Black Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2016
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,130 mi
Last recorded48,130 miles
Recorded on26 May 2015
Typical for 1978 BMW R10044,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAA 999S
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 26 May 2015 48,130 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 47,012 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 42,535 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 41,235 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 39,884 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 38,229 miles

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

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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JAA 999S is a 1978 BMW R100 in Black with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1978 BMW R100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 44,155 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 JAA 999S, 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 48 years old, this BMW R100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JAA 999S registered?

JAA 999S is a 1978 BMW R100, first registered on 21 June 1978.

Is JAA 999S safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAA 999S shows 6 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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