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J500 NPH

1997 BMW R1100

Blue Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

64,606 mi
Last recorded64,606 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW R110044,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ500 NPH
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 64,606 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside very light mist of engine oil

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 6 May 2025 63,477 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 59,368 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 58,642 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 56,080 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

front wheel bearings slightly rough

slight wear on front disc bobbins

Fail 14 May 2019 56,080 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

front wheel bearings slightly rough

slight wear on front disc bobbins

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 54,975 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 52,126 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 44,872 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 42,017 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2008 41,018 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 23 May 2007 40,138 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 23 May 2007 40,138 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 25 May 2006 37,798 miles

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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J500 NPH is a 1997 BMW R1100 in Blue with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1997 BMW R1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 44,799 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 J500 NPH, 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 29 years old, this BMW R1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J500 NPH registered?

J500 NPH is a 1997 BMW R1100, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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