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N231 YTO

1996 BMW R1100

Green Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,572 mi
Last recorded20,572 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 1996 BMW R110047,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN231 YTO
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 6 Sep 2024 20,572 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 20,562 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 20,526 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 20,520 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 19,355 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 19,094 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 18,728 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 18,617 miles

slight engine speed rising on right hand lock

Pass 24 Apr 2014 18,431 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 18,259 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 17,883 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 17,455 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2010 17,118 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 16,720 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 16,634 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 16,360 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 15,719 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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N231 YTO is a 1996 BMW R1100 in Green with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N231 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

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What year was N231 YTO registered?

N231 YTO is a 1996 BMW R1100, first registered on 12 April 1996.

Is N231 YTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N231 YTO shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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