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N224 YTO

1996 BMW R1100

Blue Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,748 mi
Last recorded78,748 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 1996 BMW R110047,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN224 YTO
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 78,748 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 73,717 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 66,737 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 55,307 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2017 55,307 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 51,728 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 21 Jul 2016 51,728 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Fail 21 Jul 2015 43,980 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 43,980 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 42,387 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 38,211 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 34,538 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 28,801 miles

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

Offside Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Fail 14 Sep 2007 28,801 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Offside Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

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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N224 YTO is a 1996 BMW R1100 in Blue with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N224 YTO, 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 N224 YTO registered?

N224 YTO is a 1996 BMW R1100, first registered on 25 June 1996.

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