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JYM 822W

1981 BMW R100

Black Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

52,104 mi
Last recorded52,104 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2007
Typical for 1981 BMW R10045,618 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJYM 822W
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2007 52,104 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 52,104 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 51,904 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 51,904 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 51,884 miles

Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.2b)

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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JYM 822W is a 1981 BMW R100 in Black with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 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 JYM 822W, 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

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What year was JYM 822W registered?

JYM 822W is a 1981 BMW R100, first registered on 31 March 1981.

Is JYM 822W safe to buy?

The MOT history for JYM 822W shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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