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N251 ADB

1996 BMW R1100

Maroon Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

51,446 mi
Last recorded51,446 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 1996 BMW R110047,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN251 ADB
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 51,446 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 50,203 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 44,519 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 44,466 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 36,395 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 29,716 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 29,716 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 29,716 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 29,695 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 29,695 miles

Front Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 29,628 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 29,466 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 29,130 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 29,128 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 29,128 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 28,893 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 28,893 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 27,979 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 26,269 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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N251 ADB is a 1996 BMW R1100 in Maroon with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 N251 ADB, 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 N251 ADB registered?

N251 ADB is a 1996 BMW R1100, first registered on 17 January 1996.

Is N251 ADB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N251 ADB shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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