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N830 HTM

1996 BMW R1100

Blue Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,645 mi
Last recorded79,645 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2021
Typical for 1996 BMW R110047,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN830 HTM
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2021 79,645 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 77,275 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 75,349 miles

several panel screws missing but panels secure

Pass 11 Sep 2017 74,522 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.5mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear mudguard insecure

centre stand wont retract

gear lever insecure

hazard switch inop

oil leak from oil pressure switch

oil leak from sump plug

Fail 11 Sep 2017 74,522 miles

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.5mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear mudguard insecure

centre stand wont retract

gear lever insecure

hazard switch inop

oil leak from oil pressure switch

oil leak from sump plug

Pass 13 Sep 2016 74,223 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 72,925 miles

Brake component is slightly distorted front & rear (3.1.5)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 72,924 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Brake component is slightly distorted front & rear (3.1.5)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 72,360 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 70,421 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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

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

front disc securing rivets worn

front tyre perished

front tyre unevenly worn

slight bind to rear brake

Fail 8 Dec 2008 70,421 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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

front disc securing rivets worn

front tyre perished

front tyre unevenly worn

Pass 12 Dec 2007 64,781 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 22 Nov 2007 64,780 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 62,267 miles

Rear brake sticking .

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

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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N830 HTM is a 1996 BMW R1100 in Blue with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N830 HTM, 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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N830 HTM is a 1996 BMW R1100, first registered on 7 May 1996.

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