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N255 EKU

1996 BMW R1100

Maroon Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,557 mi
Last recorded38,557 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 1996 BMW R110047,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN255 EKU
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 38,557 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 38,367 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 38,179 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 37,923 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 37,923 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2016 37,647 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 37,629 miles

Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 37,495 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 36,830 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 36,830 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 35,859 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 34,926 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 34,391 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 33,597 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 30 Jan 2008 33,597 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 31,716 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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N255 EKU is a 1996 BMW R1100 in Maroon with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N255 EKU, 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 N255 EKU registered?

N255 EKU is a 1996 BMW R1100, first registered on 12 April 1996.

Is N255 EKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N255 EKU shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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