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N2 RGS

1996 BMW R1100

Green Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

51,302 mi
Last recorded51,302 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW R110047,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN2 RGS
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 51,302 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2026 51,302 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 49,324 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 42,440 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 40,088 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 37,308 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 37,294 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 34,840 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 31,336 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2019 28,891 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2018 24,684 miles

Central Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 30 May 2017 22,947 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 19,937 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 18,626 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 17,431 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2013 16,161 miles

Centre Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 29 May 2013 16,161 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 15,631 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 31 May 2012 15,631 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 14,447 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 14,447 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Fail 10 May 2010 13,497 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2010 13,497 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 12,005 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 8,587 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 12 May 2008 8,587 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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N2 RGS is a 1996 BMW R1100 in Green with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 N2 RGS, 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 N2 RGS registered?

N2 RGS is a 1996 BMW R1100, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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