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N230 YTO

1996 BMW R1100

Red Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

79,732 mi
Last recorded79,732 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 1996 BMW R110047,064 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN230 YTO
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 79,732 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 79,657 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 79,246 miles

slight play in both front discs

Pass 29 Aug 2013 72,890 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 72,885 miles

Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2012 66,372 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 65,059 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 65,059 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 61,582 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 58,998 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 58,998 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2008 56,021 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 52,272 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 47,397 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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N230 YTO is a 1996 BMW R1100 in Red with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 N230 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 N230 YTO registered?

N230 YTO is a 1996 BMW R1100, first registered on 1 April 1996.

Is N230 YTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N230 YTO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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