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OJT 970W

1981 BMW R100

Silver Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

86,525 mi
Last recorded86,525 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1981 BMW R10045,618 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOJT 970W
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 86,525 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 86,404 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 86,341 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 86,144 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 85,878 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 85,644 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 85,582 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 84,442 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 84,409 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play on tapper bearings (2.4.A.2c)

Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 84,165 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 80,844 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 11 Sep 2010 73,800 miles

Front Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 73,800 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 71,242 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 68,420 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 66,490 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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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OJT 970W is a 1981 BMW R100 in Silver with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OJT 970W, 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 OJT 970W registered?

OJT 970W is a 1981 BMW R100, first registered on 31 March 1981.

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The MOT history for OJT 970W shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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