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A1 NKN

1996 BMW R1100

Blue Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

38,129 mi
Last recorded38,129 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 BMW R110047,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 NKN
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 38,129 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 37,039 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 36,072 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 35,189 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 34,927 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 34,321 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 34,278 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 34,217 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 34,104 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 34,101 miles

Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Pass 3 Apr 2010 34,006 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 33,724 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2009 33,724 miles

Rear Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Fail 28 Jul 2007 3,358 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2007 3,358 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 32,194 miles

ABS warning lights active.

How Reliable is the BMW R1100?

Based on 53,146 MOT tests across 4,232 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
1,091
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
4,232
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 685
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 341
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 319
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 310
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 282
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A1 NKN is a 1996 BMW R1100 in Blue with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1996 BMW R1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 47,064 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 R1100 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 685 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A1 NKN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R1100 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this BMW R1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A1 NKN registered?

A1 NKN is a 1996 BMW R1100, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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