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N842 KAE

1996 BMW R1100

Red Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

58,943 mi
Last recorded58,943 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2024
Typical for 1996 BMW R110047,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN842 KAE
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2024 58,943 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 50,916 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 50,894 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 50,694 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 45,981 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 43,910 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 43,910 miles

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

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 43,906 miles

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement bevel box bearings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 43,906 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp not working front switch (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement bevel box bearings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2017 42,453 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 42,453 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 38,344 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 30,950 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 25,957 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 23,815 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 23,322 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 22,491 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 20,763 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 17,696 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 17,448 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 16,538 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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N842 KAE is a 1996 BMW R1100 in Red with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N842 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N842 KAE registered?

N842 KAE is a 1996 BMW R1100, first registered on 26 January 1996.

Is N842 KAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N842 KAE shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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