MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
55,154 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)
Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)
Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
How Reliable is the BMW R100?
Based on 26,387 MOT tests across 3,036 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M497 JRG is a 1995 BMW R100 in Silver with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
Across all 1995 BMW R100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.5% with a typical mileage of 41,169 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 M497 JRG, 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 31 years old, this BMW R100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was M497 JRG registered?
M497 JRG is a 1995 BMW R100, first registered on 2 May 1995.
Is M497 JRG safe to buy?
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