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G8 GXA

1996 BMW R1100

Green Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

53,613 mi
Last recorded53,613 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 1996 BMW R110047,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 GXA
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 53,613 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 52,056 miles

rear brake disc worn badly

Fail 7 Jun 2017 52,045 miles

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

rear brake disc worn badly

Pass 24 Sep 2015 49,067 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 48,781 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 44,800 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 36,754 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 36,754 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 1 May 2012 35,647 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 35,630 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2010 34,930 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 34,242 miles

Nearside Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Offside Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 33,102 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 33,100 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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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G8 GXA is a 1996 BMW R1100 in Green with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 G8 GXA, 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 G8 GXA registered?

G8 GXA is a 1996 BMW R1100, first registered on 16 April 1996.

Is G8 GXA safe to buy?

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