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L180 RMX

1997 BMW R1100

Black Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

48,154 mi
Last recorded48,154 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2022
Typical for 1997 BMW R110044,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL180 RMX
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2022 48,154 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 77,817 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 75,065 miles

Front Tyre perished

Pass 7 Aug 2018 73,470 miles

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Handlebar corroded but not to excess (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear tyre valve starting to perish

Pass 14 Aug 2017 72,561 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 71,522 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 70,606 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 69,467 miles

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

rear tyre squaring off

Pass 12 Jul 2013 67,799 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 65,718 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 64,799 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 63,519 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 58,755 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 57,053 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2008 57,053 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 31 May 2007 39,452 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 38,882 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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L180 RMX is a 1997 BMW R1100 in Black with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L180 RMX, 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.

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What year was L180 RMX registered?

L180 RMX is a 1997 BMW R1100, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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