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N20 PRD

1996 BMW R1100

Red Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,295 mi
Last recorded67,295 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2014
Typical for 1996 BMW R110047,064 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN20 PRD
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2014 67,295 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 66,857 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 66,360 miles

Centre Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Centre Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 66,360 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 65,739 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 59,917 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 55,313 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 55,313 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 14 May 2008 54,866 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 54,800 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 54,789 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 3 Nov 2005 53,601 miles

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

Rear tyre underinflated

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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N20 PRD is a 1996 BMW R1100 in Red with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N20 PRD, 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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N20 PRD is a 1996 BMW R1100, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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