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N203 VJM

1996 BMW R100

Grey Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,646 mi
Last recorded53,646 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2016
Typical for 1996 BMW R10032,079 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN203 VJM
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2016 53,646 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 53,380 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 53,380 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 51,219 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 51,174 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 51,159 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 50,894 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2006 45,929 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Fail 3 May 2005 45,752 miles

Front Horn missing (1.7.1)

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Brake cylinder severely corroded (3.2.B1b)

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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N203 VJM is a 1996 BMW R100 in Grey with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N203 VJM, 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.

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What year was N203 VJM registered?

N203 VJM is a 1996 BMW R100, first registered on 19 March 1996.

Is N203 VJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N203 VJM shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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