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N739 WJB

1996 BMW R1100

Black Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,463 mi
Last recorded97,463 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 BMW R110047,064 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN739 WJB
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2012 97,463 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 2 Aug 2012 97,460 miles

Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 4 Apr 2011 97,439 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Nearside Front Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d) DANGEROUS

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

abs light on advise it be taken to bmw dealer to check system out

Pass 30 Aug 2007 97,098 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 95,213 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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N739 WJB is a 1996 BMW R1100 in Black with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 N739 WJB, 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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N739 WJB is a 1996 BMW R1100, first registered on 11 January 1996.

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