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N218 BCE

1997 BMW R1100

Blue Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

37,836 mi
Last recorded37,836 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW R110044,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN218 BCE
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 37,836 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 37,112 miles

O/S mirror glass damaged

Pass 21 Aug 2023 35,919 miles

O/S Mirror glass damaged

Pass 12 Sep 2022 34,751 miles

O/S Mirror glass damaged.

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 32,276 miles

O/S Mirror glass damaged

Pass 16 Jun 2020 30,303 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 27,682 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 26,726 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 26,722 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 26,679 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 24,790 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 23,598 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 22,359 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 20,746 miles

Front Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 18,975 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 16,627 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 15,753 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2007 12,663 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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N218 BCE is a 1997 BMW R1100 in Blue with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 1997 BMW R1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 44,799 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 N218 BCE, 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 29 years old, this BMW R1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N218 BCE is a 1997 BMW R1100, first registered on 14 October 1997.

Is N218 BCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N218 BCE shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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