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L40 YJR

1996 BMW R1100

Green Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

56,019 mi
Last recorded56,019 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 1996 BMW R110047,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL40 YJR
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2022 56,019 miles

Offside Front Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 54,800 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 53,588 miles

Headlight slow to illuminate initially

Fail 2 Sep 2017 53,553 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlight slow to illuminate initially

Pass 30 Aug 2016 50,868 miles

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

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

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

Rear mudguard slightly loose. Front brake dragging slightly.

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

Fail 30 Aug 2016 50,868 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

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

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

Rear mudguard slightly loose. Front brake dragging slightly.

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 43,459 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 43,438 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 43,228 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2006 42,954 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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L40 YJR is a 1996 BMW R1100 in Green with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L40 YJR, 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 L40 YJR registered?

L40 YJR is a 1996 BMW R1100, first registered on 23 March 1996.

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