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JIG 6605

1996 BMW R100

Grey Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,832 mi
Last recorded93,832 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW R10032,079 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIG 6605
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 93,832 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 93,618 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 93,104 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 93,104 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 91,547 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 88,116 miles

Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 85,763 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 85,763 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 81,308 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 76,902 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 74,678 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2014 72,717 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 71,841 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 71,308 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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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JIG 6605 is a 1996 BMW R100 in Grey with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1996 BMW R100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.1% with a typical mileage of 32,079 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 JIG 6605, 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 30 years old, this BMW R100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JIG 6605 registered?

JIG 6605 is a 1996 BMW R100, first registered on 1 March 1996.

Is JIG 6605 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JIG 6605 shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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