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N17 GUY

1996 BMW R1100

Blue Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,907 mi
Last recorded27,907 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2014
Typical for 1996 BMW R110047,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN17 GUY
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2014 27,907 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 27,831 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 27,222 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 27,222 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 26,140 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 23,056 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 23,052 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 10 Apr 2008 21,873 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 19,539 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 15,629 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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N17 GUY is a 1996 BMW R1100 in Blue with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N17 GUY, 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 N17 GUY registered?

N17 GUY is a 1996 BMW R1100, first registered on 12 April 1996.

Is N17 GUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N17 GUY shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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