1985 BMW R100 1.0L Petrol · B494 MPJ
1985 BMW R100 (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01/04/1985. Recorded mileage 56,875 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW R100
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/06/2024
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/11/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,875 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1985
- Engine
- 980cc
B494 MPJ Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/06/2023
- 56,875 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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B494 MPJ Mileage History
- 06/06/202256,728 mi
- 14/06/202356,875 mi+147 mi
- 14/06/202356,875 mi
Average of roughly 144 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
B494 MPJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 BMW R100 (B494 MPJ) between June 2022 and June 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 June 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Central Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”; “Offside Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))”.
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