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N350 OYN

1996 BMW R1100

Red Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,519 mi
Last recorded58,519 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2025
Typical for 1996 BMW R110047,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN350 OYN
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2025 58,519 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 57,591 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 57,289 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 56,995 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 56,603 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 56,509 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 56,509 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 28 Mar 2017 56,454 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 55,454 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 55,429 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

strongly advise not be ridden

Pass 11 Mar 2011 55,156 miles

ABS Warning light flashing

Fail 9 Mar 2011 55,156 miles

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

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

ABS Warning light flashing

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 55,303 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2010 55,031 miles

Front position lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear position lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.1.1b)

ABS warning light on

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

hazard switch faulty

Pass 20 Mar 2009 53,867 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

centre stand worn

nearside and offside fairings missing

Fail 5 Mar 2009 53,865 miles

Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

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

nearside and offside fairings missing

Pass 29 Jan 2008 52,342 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 52,325 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 50,279 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 50,268 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 47,942 miles

A.B.S lights on

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

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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N350 OYN is a 1996 BMW R1100 in Red with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N350 OYN, 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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N350 OYN is a 1996 BMW R1100, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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