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N277 VPE

1996 BMW R1100

Green Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

62,599 mi
Last recorded62,599 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 BMW R110047,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN277 VPE
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 62,599 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 61,991 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 61,328 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 58,069 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 51,744 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2020 50,235 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 48,129 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 47,740 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 44,323 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 43,891 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 43,891 miles

Front All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 22 May 2015 39,848 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 38,307 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 15 Jun 2013 35,872 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 32,622 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 28,496 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 28,478 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 25,347 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2010 25,347 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 24,502 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 23,297 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 22,159 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 20,520 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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N277 VPE is a 1996 BMW R1100 in Green with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 N277 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 N277 VPE registered?

N277 VPE is a 1996 BMW R1100, first registered on 25 May 1996.

Is N277 VPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N277 VPE shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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