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N212 XAN

1996 BMW R1100

Blue Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

93,834 mi
Last recorded93,834 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2024
Typical for 1996 BMW R110047,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN212 XAN
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2024 93,834 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 93,828 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 93,125 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 93,125 miles

Brake component inadequately mounted Caliper bolts missing (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp not working Front & Rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 91,873 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 91,770 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2017 91,057 miles

Oil leak rear of engine ()

abs lights are staying on

Fail 11 Jan 2017 91,057 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play bevel box pivots (2.4.A2a(i))

Oil leak rear of engine ()

abs lights are staying on

Pass 6 Oct 2015 90,089 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 87,804 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 87,803 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2011 75,215 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 68,558 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 62,442 miles

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

slight play in front brake disc bobbins

Pass 24 Aug 2007 51,339 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 51,331 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 10 May 2006 49,335 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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N212 XAN is a 1996 BMW R1100 in Blue with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 N212 XAN, 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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N212 XAN is a 1996 BMW R1100, first registered on 1 February 1996.

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