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N517 BYD

1995 BMW R1100

Red Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,725 mi
Last recorded38,725 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2011
Typical for 1995 BMW R110047,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN517 BYD
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2011 38,725 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 38,325 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 38,325 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 37,068 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 37,063 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 36,265 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 35,187 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 33,835 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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N517 BYD is a 1995 BMW R1100 in Red with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1995 BMW R1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 47,891 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 N517 BYD, 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 31 years old, this BMW R1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N517 BYD registered?

N517 BYD is a 1995 BMW R1100, first registered on 26 September 1995.

Is N517 BYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N517 BYD shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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