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N823 FSX

1996 BMW R1100

Green Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

52,499 mi
Last recorded52,499 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW R110047,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN823 FSX
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 52,499 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp switch loose

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 52,433 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 52,342 miles

Headlamp switch slightly loose but working fine

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 52,068 miles

Headlamp switch loose slightly

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 51,779 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 51,354 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 51,281 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2020 50,501 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 50,110 miles

Offside Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 49,478 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2018 49,478 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 47,016 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 36,914 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 31,009 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 31,009 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 30,663 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 30,294 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 7 Nov 2011 29,541 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 29,541 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 29,147 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 26,879 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 23,739 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 19,760 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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N823 FSX is a 1996 BMW R1100 in Green with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 N823 FSX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N823 FSX registered?

N823 FSX is a 1996 BMW R1100, first registered on 21 June 1996.

Is N823 FSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N823 FSX shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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