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N698 GNW

1996 BMW R100

Multi-colour Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,208 mi
Last recorded54,208 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 1996 BMW R10032,079 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN698 GNW
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1996
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 26 Sep 2017 54,208 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 54,016 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 53,435 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 53,122 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 52,648 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 51,902 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Oil leak

rear brake applied slightly rough

rear brake fully adjusted possible indication shoes are close to min ?

Pass 23 Sep 2011 50,272 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Oil leak

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 49,350 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Lower Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Oil leak

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 46,965 miles

Centre Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 44,595 miles

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 43,470 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 42,421 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R100?

Based on 26,387 MOT tests across 3,036 vehicles.

88.4%
Pass Rate
625
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
3,036
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 222
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 145
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 123
Horn not working 86
Headlamp aim too low 65
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N698 GNW is a 1996 BMW R100 in Multi-colour with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 BMW R100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.1% with a typical mileage of 32,079 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW R100 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 222 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N698 GNW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R100 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 30 years old, this BMW R100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N698 GNW is a 1996 BMW R100, first registered on 29 March 1996.

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