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KF51 YWE

2001 BMW R1100

Red Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

72,363 mi
Last recorded72,363 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW R110027,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF51 YWE
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2019 72,363 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 66,094 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2017 66,004 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 66,004 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 65,858 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 65,334 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 8 Aug 2014 65,271 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 63,752 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

advise n/s/f upper fork dust seal deteriorated

Fail 15 Aug 2013 63,734 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

advise n/s/f upper fork dust seal deteriorated

Pass 2 Aug 2012 61,174 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 58,460 miles

footrest's not folding

number plate light not working

Fail 22 Feb 2010 58,447 miles

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

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

footrest's not folding

number plate light not working

Pass 24 Feb 2009 55,187 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

number plate light not working

Pass 18 Feb 2008 51,772 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 51,772 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 47,786 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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KF51 YWE is a 2001 BMW R1100 in Red with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2001 BMW R1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 27,147 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 KF51 YWE, 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 25 years old, this BMW R1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KF51 YWE is a 2001 BMW R1100, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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