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N343 GWC

1996 BMW R1100

Maroon Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

28,174 mi
Last recorded28,174 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW R110047,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN343 GWC
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 28,174 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 28,107 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 27,690 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 27,346 miles

ABS Warning light on

Pass 24 Mar 2022 27,010 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 26,929 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 26,843 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 26,701 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 26,314 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 26,236 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 26,232 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.2c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 26,149 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 26,117 miles

Engine oil on min

Pass 27 Feb 2014 25,917 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 25,763 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 25,517 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 25,256 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 24,932 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 24,932 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 6 Mar 2009 24,744 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 24,307 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 23,877 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 23,402 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 23,402 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (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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N343 GWC is a 1996 BMW R1100 in Maroon with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N343 GWC, 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 N343 GWC registered?

N343 GWC is a 1996 BMW R1100, first registered on 26 June 1996.

Is N343 GWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N343 GWC shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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