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N49 WSS

1996 BMW R1100

Green Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

43,474 mi
Last recorded43,474 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

RegistrationN49 WSS
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc
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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 43,474 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2025 43,069 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 42,567 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 41,322 miles

Central Rear Nail in tyre Screw in rear tyre -centre of tread ()

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 40,104 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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 15 Oct 2020 38,398 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2020 38,398 miles

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 34,038 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 34,038 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 33,340 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 32,835 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 32,463 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 31,536 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 31,130 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 30,353 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 29,537 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 28,676 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 28,250 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 27,497 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 26,837 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 26,140 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 24,470 miles

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

Rear 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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N49 WSS is a 1996 BMW R1100 in Green with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 N49 WSS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N49 WSS registered?

N49 WSS is a 1996 BMW R1100, first registered on 10 April 1996.

Is N49 WSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N49 WSS shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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