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JET 72W

1981 BMW R100

White Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

66,144 mi
Last recorded66,144 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 1981 BMW R10045,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJET 72W
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 66,144 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 66,144 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2015 66,118 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 66,083 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 65,094 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 64,290 miles

Nearside Rear Sidecar wheel bearings are slightly rough (5.2.3d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 63,117 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 63,036 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 62,771 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 60,588 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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JET 72W is a 1981 BMW R100 in White with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1981 BMW R100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 45,618 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 JET 72W, 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 45 years old, this BMW R100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JET 72W?

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What year was JET 72W registered?

JET 72W is a 1981 BMW R100, first registered on 31 March 1981.

Is JET 72W safe to buy?

The MOT history for JET 72W shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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