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N152 DSR

1996 BMW R1100

Red Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,166 mi
Last recorded40,166 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW R110047,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN152 DSR
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 27 Apr 2026 40,166 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 39,892 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 39,829 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2023 39,790 miles
Pass 2 May 2022 39,481 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 39,198 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 38,335 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 37,547 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 36,488 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 36,213 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 35,477 miles

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

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 11 May 2012 35,472 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 33,876 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 33,827 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 31,649 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 28,730 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 24,710 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 23,207 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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N152 DSR is a 1996 BMW R1100 in Red with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N152 DSR, 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 N152 DSR registered?

N152 DSR is a 1996 BMW R1100, first registered on 8 March 1996.

Is N152 DSR safe to buy?

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