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N60 GLB

1999 BMW R1100

Grey Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

34,737 mi
Last recorded34,737 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW R110036,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN60 GLB
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 34,737 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2025 34,719 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Front brake binding excessively

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released Rear brake application. (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 34,692 miles
Pass 29 May 2023 34,653 miles

Nearside Rear Slight oil leak from rear half shaft seal.

Fail 20 May 2023 34,632 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working On application of front brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released Rear brake operation (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Slight oil leak from rear half shaft seal.

Pass 29 Apr 2022 34,612 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 34,581 miles

Offside Rear slight oil leak from rear hub area

Fail 11 Jun 2021 34,581 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear slight oil leak from rear hub area

Pass 5 Jun 2019 34,560 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 34,560 miles

Brake lever excessively worn (1.1.15 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released when brake pedal re leased (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2017 34,033 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 34,032 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 32,952 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 32,434 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 31,677 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 30,568 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 29,444 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 26,922 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 25,929 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2008 24,551 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 23,076 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 22,568 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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N60 GLB is a 1999 BMW R1100 in Grey with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1999 BMW R1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 36,289 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 N60 GLB, 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 27 years old, this BMW R1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N60 GLB is a 1999 BMW R1100, first registered on 22 July 1999.

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