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N225 YTO

1996 BMW R1100

Green Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

41,900 mi
Last recorded41,900 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 BMW R110047,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN225 YTO
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 41,900 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2025 41,889 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 40,379 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 39,755 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 39,484 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 39,247 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 38,992 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 37,874 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 37,326 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 36,324 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 35,932 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2013 33,907 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 32,294 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 31,355 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 28,149 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 22,176 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 22,176 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 21,473 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 21,437 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 20,787 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 17,921 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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N225 YTO is a 1996 BMW R1100 in Green with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 N225 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N225 YTO?

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What year was N225 YTO registered?

N225 YTO is a 1996 BMW R1100, first registered on 11 May 1996.

Is N225 YTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N225 YTO shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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