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N832 KAE

1996 BMW R1100

Blue Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

39,144 mi
Last recorded39,144 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 1996 BMW R110047,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN832 KAE
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 39,144 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2019 39,144 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2017 37,952 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2016 36,123 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 36,069 miles

abs lights flashing

Pass 24 Jul 2014 36,024 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 35,307 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 35,307 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 33,001 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 29,876 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 27,224 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 23,387 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2009 23,387 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2008 20,931 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 20,931 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 19,016 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 19,016 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 15,458 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 15,434 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

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

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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N832 KAE is a 1996 BMW R1100 in Blue with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 N832 KAE, 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 N832 KAE registered?

N832 KAE is a 1996 BMW R1100, first registered on 22 March 1996.

Is N832 KAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N832 KAE shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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