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N18 CBT

1996 BMW R1100

Blue Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,840 mi
Last recorded76,840 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2017
Typical for 1996 BMW R110047,064 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN18 CBT
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2017 76,840 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 68,951 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2015 68,951 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 64,119 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2013 63,146 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 63,146 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 62,188 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2011 60,246 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 60,246 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 59,430 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 57,216 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 56,269 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 54,654 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 53,853 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 51,828 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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N18 CBT 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 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 N18 CBT, 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 N18 CBT registered?

N18 CBT is a 1996 BMW R1100, first registered on 23 February 1996.

Is N18 CBT safe to buy?

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