CarVerify

Free Car Check

N174 GRE

1996 BMW R1100

Blue Petrol 1085cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

62,504 mi
Last recorded62,504 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 1996 BMW R110047,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationN174 GRE
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass
Pass 26 Feb 2025 62,504 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear diff pivot slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 60,472 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Pivoting rear diff bushes worn resulting in movement/play in rear wheel,test ridden to check for effect (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 57,458 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2022 57,145 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 57,006 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 56,906 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight play in disc bobbins (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear swinging arm mid pivot slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 56,325 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 55,044 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 51,958 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 33,510 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 33,293 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 20 Jan 2011 31,672 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 26,756 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 21,994 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 21,476 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
Full BMW R1100 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

N174 GRE is a 1996 BMW R1100 in Blue with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 N174 GRE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N174 GRE?

You can check the full history of N174 GRE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was N174 GRE registered?

N174 GRE is a 1996 BMW R1100, first registered on 12 April 1996.

Is N174 GRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N174 GRE shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N174 GRE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on N174 GRE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.