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N179 DCC

1996 BMW R1100

Blue Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

48,294 mi
Last recorded48,294 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 1996 BMW R110047,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN179 DCC
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 48,294 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 47,796 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 46,328 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 43,478 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 43,478 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 40,037 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 35,991 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 32,192 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 28,833 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 21,125 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 18,396 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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N179 DCC is a 1996 BMW R1100 in Blue with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 N179 DCC, 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 N179 DCC registered?

N179 DCC is a 1996 BMW R1100, first registered on 1 March 1996.

Is N179 DCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N179 DCC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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