1981 BMW R100 1.0L Petrol · SMJ 81W
1981 BMW R100 (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1981. Recorded mileage 26,078 miles. MOT status: No results. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW R100
- Year / Origin
- 1981 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- No results
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 26,078 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1981
- Engine
- 980cc
SMJ 81W Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/11/2020
- 26,078 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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SMJ 81W Mileage History
- 15/06/201524,452 mi
- 26/07/201625,061 mi+609 mi
- 31/08/201725,321 mi+260 mi
- 28/11/201825,522 mi+201 mi
- 07/11/201925,857 mi+335 mi
- 07/11/201925,857 mi
- 04/11/202026,070 mi+213 mi
- 09/11/202026,078 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 301 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
SMJ 81W MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1981 BMW R100 (SMJ 81W) between June 2015 and November 2020.
The record contains 6 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 November 2020 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Fuel cap leaking Section of filler cap seal missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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