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N708 VDV

1996 BMW R1100

Green Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

74,220 mi
Last recorded74,220 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 1996 BMW R110047,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN708 VDV
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2019 74,220 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Slight oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2017 67,323 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 49,860 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 47,693 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 47,079 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 46,390 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 45,424 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 42,383 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 39,050 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 38,324 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 38,324 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 37,684 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 36,472 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 36,472 miles

Front Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 35,500 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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N708 VDV is a 1996 BMW R1100 in Green with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 N708 VDV, 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 N708 VDV registered?

N708 VDV is a 1996 BMW R1100, first registered on 21 March 1996.

Is N708 VDV safe to buy?

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