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JLL 901V

1979 BMW R100

Cream Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

10,850 mi
Last recorded10,850 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2019
Typical for 1979 BMW R10048,039 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLL 901V
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1979
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2019 10,850 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 109,697 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 5,533 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2014 5,533 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 93,587 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 93,567 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 61,670 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 61,507 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 53,196 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 52,909 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 51,055 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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JLL 901V is a 1979 BMW R100 in Cream with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1979 BMW R100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 48,039 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 JLL 901V, 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 47 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 JLL 901V registered?

JLL 901V is a 1979 BMW R100, first registered on 4 September 1979.

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