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N205 ABA

1996 BMW R1100

Blue Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

29,492 mi
Last recorded29,492 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW R110047,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN205 ABA
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 29,492 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 28,650 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 28,534 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 27,757 miles

Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 27,525 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 27,058 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2018 26,607 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 26,093 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 25,234 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 20 May 2015 23,775 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 22,377 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 21,693 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 20,377 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 19,015 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 18,324 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 16,396 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 16,396 miles

Nearside Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 15,018 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 14,422 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 13,758 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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N205 ABA is a 1996 BMW R1100 in Blue with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 N205 ABA, 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 N205 ABA registered?

N205 ABA is a 1996 BMW R1100, first registered on 1 March 1996.

Is N205 ABA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N205 ABA shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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