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N110 VPM

1996 BMW R1100

Blue Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

62,425 mi
Last recorded62,425 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 1996 BMW R110047,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN110 VPM
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2017 62,425 miles

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play rear wheel bearing diff to swing arm (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 61,715 miles

advise play in diff mountain pivot bearing

Fail 2 Jun 2016 61,596 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Position lamp and stop lamp wiring fault (1.1.3b)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play drive shaft bush/bearing (2.4.A2a(i))

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 60,628 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 59,379 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 59,379 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 57,714 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 56,467 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 54,572 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 53,045 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 51,683 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 51,683 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 49,511 miles

Front brake discs slight play

Fail 31 May 2008 49,387 miles

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

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Front brake discs slight play

Pass 20 Jun 2007 42,080 miles

slight drag on front brakes, slight play rear hub area

Pass 22 Jun 2006 34,078 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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N110 VPM is a 1996 BMW R1100 in Blue with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 N110 VPM, 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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N110 VPM is a 1996 BMW R1100, first registered on 15 June 1996.

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