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N275 VPE

1996 BMW R1100

Blue Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

112,684 mi
Last recorded112,684 miles
Recorded on5 May 2021
Typical for 1996 BMW R110047,064 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN275 VPE
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2021 112,684 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 108,584 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 108,228 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 107,659 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 107,659 miles

Offside Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.4b)

Pass 10 May 2014 106,129 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 104,195 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 101,646 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 99,058 miles

Offside mirror lens cracked

Pass 15 May 2010 95,501 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2009 91,637 miles

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Pass 3 May 2008 88,371 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 88,370 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2007 81,852 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 81,846 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 78,478 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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N275 VPE is a 1996 BMW R1100 in Blue with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 N275 VPE, 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 N275 VPE registered?

N275 VPE is a 1996 BMW R1100, first registered on 26 April 1996.

Is N275 VPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N275 VPE shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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