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JCG 3S

1978 BMW R100

Red Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2021
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,406 mi
Last recorded89,406 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2020
Typical for 1978 BMW R10044,155 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJCG 3S
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 19 Jun 2020 89,406 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 88,091 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 86,312 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 84,924 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 83,340 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 82,155 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 80,586 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 78,766 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 75,502 miles

2mm. 325/19. Continental.

2mm. 400/18/64H. Continental

Pass 24 Jun 2011 71,217 miles

Front Continental 2.2mm 325/19.

Rear 2mm Continental 400/18.

Pass 16 Jun 2010 67,403 miles

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 63,706 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 58,890 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 55,970 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 50,725 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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JCG 3S is a 1978 BMW R100 in Red with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 JCG 3S, 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 JCG 3S registered?

JCG 3S is a 1978 BMW R100, first registered on 27 June 1978.

Is JCG 3S safe to buy?

The MOT history for JCG 3S shows 15 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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