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N875 TPG

1996 BMW R1100

Red Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

72,831 mi
Last recorded72,831 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW R110047,064 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN875 TPG
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 72,831 miles

Throttle operation stiff

Pass 15 Jul 2025 72,150 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 70,903 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 70,877 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 May 2023 69,371 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 67,258 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 65,962 miles

Oil Leak

Pass 9 Jul 2019 63,861 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 63,743 miles

Front brake slightly binding

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 62,389 miles

Slight play in rear hub bearings

Fail 8 Jul 2015 62,381 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Slight play in rear hub bearings

Pass 16 Apr 2014 62,274 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 58,362 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 55,103 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 54,015 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 54,015 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 48,200 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 48,200 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 42,902 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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N875 TPG is a 1996 BMW R1100 in Red with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 N875 TPG, 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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N875 TPG is a 1996 BMW R1100, first registered on 18 January 1996.

Is N875 TPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N875 TPG shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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