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N287 REE

1996 BMW R1100

Green Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

35,164 mi
Last recorded35,164 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 BMW R110047,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN287 REE
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 35,164 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2025 35,164 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 35,134 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 35,071 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 35,067 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 34,351 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 33,153 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 33,034 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 32,678 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 32,599 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 32,033 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 31,598 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 30,173 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 26,744 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 23,024 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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N287 REE is a 1996 BMW R1100 in Green with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 N287 REE, 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 N287 REE registered?

N287 REE is a 1996 BMW R1100, first registered on 9 July 1996.

Is N287 REE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N287 REE shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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