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N357 MEU

1996 BMW R1100

Green Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,355 mi
Last recorded66,355 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2013
Typical for 1996 BMW R110047,064 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN357 MEU
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2013 66,355 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 63,828 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 63,828 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 58,155 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2011 58,137 miles

Brake master cylinder has a seized master cylinder pivot. (3.2.B5)

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

rear tyre worn flatin centre ,(Profile)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 54,439 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 52,478 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2008 48,266 miles

one no plate bolt missing

Pass 5 Apr 2007 37,567 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 35,590 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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N357 MEU is a 1996 BMW R1100 in Green 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 N357 MEU, 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 N357 MEU registered?

N357 MEU is a 1996 BMW R1100, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is N357 MEU safe to buy?

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