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JBL 883W

1980 BMW R100

White Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

5,617 mi
Last recorded5,617 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2008
Typical for 1980 BMW R10047,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBL 883W
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2008 5,617 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

front forks covered by giators

Pass 30 Oct 2007 4,810 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

front forks covered by giators

Fail 26 Oct 2007 4,781 miles

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

front forks covered by giators

Pass 4 Nov 2006 3,166 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 4 Nov 2006 3,166 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 7 Nov 2005 1,568 miles

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake linkage clevis joint slightly worn (3.2.A1d)

front forks covered with gators

number plate cracked

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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JBL 883W is a 1980 BMW R100 in White with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1980 BMW R100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 47,756 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 JBL 883W, 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 46 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 JBL 883W registered?

JBL 883W is a 1980 BMW R100, first registered on 12 December 1980.

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The MOT history for JBL 883W shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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