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N826 BWE

1996 BMW R1100

Black Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

112,273 mi
Last recorded112,273 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 BMW R110047,064 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN826 BWE
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2012 112,273 miles

o/s/r foot peg

wear at rear wheel borderline

Pass 10 Mar 2011 107,243 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 105,641 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 97,736 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 88,889 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 87,886 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 87,815 miles

Front Steering damper ineffective (2.1.2d)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 85,580 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 85,375 miles

Rear Brake component worn and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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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N826 BWE is a 1996 BMW R1100 in Black with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N826 BWE, 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 N826 BWE registered?

N826 BWE is a 1996 BMW R1100, first registered on 27 June 1996.

Is N826 BWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N826 BWE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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