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N28 SPD

1996 BMW R1100

Blue Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,189 mi
Last recorded96,189 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2015
Typical for 1996 BMW R110047,064 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN28 SPD
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2015 96,189 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 88,301 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 88,304 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 84,137 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2011 84,137 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2010 82,684 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

L/H footrest bracket cracked

R/H mirror glass cracked

Pass 12 Aug 2008 81,658 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 81,658 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 76,103 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 71,843 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

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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N28 SPD is a 1996 BMW R1100 in Blue with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N28 SPD, 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 N28 SPD registered?

N28 SPD is a 1996 BMW R1100, first registered on 21 February 1996.

Is N28 SPD safe to buy?

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