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TJW 415S

1977 BMW R100

Silver Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

14,647 mi
Last recorded14,647 miles
Recorded on23 May 2009
Typical for 1977 BMW R10043,391 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJW 415S
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1977
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2009 14,647 miles

Offside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 19 May 2008 84,460 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 31,419 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 31,419 miles

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

excessive end float play in swingingarm bearin gs,

Pass 9 May 2006 9,139 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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TJW 415S is a 1977 BMW R100 in Silver with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1977 BMW R100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 43,391 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 TJW 415S, 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 49 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 TJW 415S registered?

TJW 415S is a 1977 BMW R100, first registered on 15 November 1977.

Is TJW 415S safe to buy?

The MOT history for TJW 415S shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TJW 415S have outstanding finance?

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