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N218 NTL

1996 BMW R1100

Green Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,767 mi
Last recorded47,767 miles
Recorded on14 May 2010
Typical for 1996 BMW R110047,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN218 NTL
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2010 47,767 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2009 47,690 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2009 47,690 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2008 47,062 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2005 44,380 miles

Rear Plate brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.B1b)

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 NTL is a 1996 BMW R1100 in Green with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 N218 NTL, 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 N218 NTL registered?

N218 NTL is a 1996 BMW R1100, first registered on 25 March 1996.

Is N218 NTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N218 NTL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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