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JCJ 251X

1982 BMW R100

Black Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

21,127 mi
Last recorded21,127 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 1982 BMW R10048,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJCJ 251X
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 21,127 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 2,115 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 2,055 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 101,936 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 1,899 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 1,808 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 1,617 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 918 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 97,582 miles

Sidecar wheel bearings have slight play (5.2.3c)

Fail 27 Sep 2014 94,457 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 94,457 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 89,440 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 85,179 miles

Sidecar wheel bearings have slight play (5.2.3c)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 83,915 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 83,703 miles

Sidecar rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 83,703 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 83,442 miles

Sidecar shock absorber has a light misting (5.2.4)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 83,088 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 82,800 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 82,489 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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JCJ 251X is a 1982 BMW R100 in Black with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1982 BMW R100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 48,864 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 JCJ 251X, 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 44 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 JCJ 251X registered?

JCJ 251X is a 1982 BMW R100, first registered on 12 June 1982.

Is JCJ 251X safe to buy?

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