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N108 AJB

1996 BMW R1100

Blue Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

33,795 mi
Last recorded33,795 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 1996 BMW R110047,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN108 AJB
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 33,795 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort long travel to back brake peddle (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 33,001 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 30,491 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 30,113 miles
Fail 13 May 2020 30,113 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 28,035 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2019 28,035 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 26,277 miles

abs light flashing

Pass 23 Aug 2016 22,791 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2016 22,788 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 21,337 miles

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

abs light flashing

Pass 19 Jun 2014 17,462 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 13,775 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Feb 2012 12,083 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2010 11,193 miles

Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 11,193 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 10,065 miles

Front Brake master cylinder has a slightly worn master cylinder pivot. (3.2.B5)

Front Brake master cylinder slightly corroded (3.2.B1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 9,185 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 9,185 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 8,347 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 7,241 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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N108 AJB is a 1996 BMW R1100 in Blue with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 N108 AJB, 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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N108 AJB is a 1996 BMW R1100, first registered on 17 May 1996.

Is N108 AJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N108 AJB shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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