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N100 RPG

1996 BMW R100

Black Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

935 mi
Last recorded935 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW R10032,079 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN100 RPG
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 935 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 731 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 6,739 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 1,030 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 875 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 875 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 17 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 3,722 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 1,998 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 100,253 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 97,831 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 94,840 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 92,210 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 88,881 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 86,410 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 82,689 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 79,266 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 77,326 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 74,644 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake lever slightly corroded (3.2.A1c)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 70,194 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 66,965 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R100?

Based on 26,387 MOT tests across 3,036 vehicles.

88.4%
Pass Rate
625
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
3,036
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 222
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 145
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 123
Horn not working 86
Headlamp aim too low 65
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N100 RPG is a 1996 BMW R100 in Black with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1996 BMW R100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.1% with a typical mileage of 32,079 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW R100 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 222 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N100 RPG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R100 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 30 years old, this BMW R100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N100 RPG registered?

N100 RPG is a 1996 BMW R100, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N100 RPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N100 RPG shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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