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N124 MCW

1996 BMW R1100

Green Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

54,293 mi
Last recorded54,293 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 1996 BMW R110047,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN124 MCW
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 54,293 miles

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

transmision noise at rear

Pass 24 Sep 2019 53,376 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 52,388 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 51,575 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 51,210 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

rear tyre cut

Pass 15 Aug 2015 48,026 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 47,003 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 47,003 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2013 43,727 miles

Tail light bulb loose in light unit

Fail 29 Jun 2013 43,704 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

No freeplay in clutch cable

Oil weep from rear diff.

Pass 3 Apr 2012 42,134 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 40,301 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 39,332 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 38,888 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2008 37,807 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 36,500 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 35,682 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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N124 MCW is a 1996 BMW R1100 in Green with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 N124 MCW, 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 N124 MCW registered?

N124 MCW is a 1996 BMW R1100, first registered on 6 July 1996.

Is N124 MCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N124 MCW shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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