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N236 YTO

1996 BMW R1100

Blue Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

69,055 mi
Last recorded69,055 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 BMW R110047,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN236 YTO
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 69,055 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 66,923 miles

Nearside Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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))

Fail 11 Dec 2024 66,899 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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 8 Dec 2023 64,140 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 62,384 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 59,304 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 56,507 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 55,610 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 55,274 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2018 55,274 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 52,943 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 48,949 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 43,735 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 40,060 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 37,684 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 34,027 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 33,473 miles

slight play in diff pivot bearing

Pass 9 Apr 2010 33,025 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 31,551 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 30,674 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 27,362 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 23,638 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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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N236 YTO is a 1996 BMW R1100 in Blue with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 N236 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 N236 YTO registered?

N236 YTO is a 1996 BMW R1100, first registered on 21 April 1996.

Is N236 YTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N236 YTO shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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