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N886 SNY

1996 BMW R1100

Red Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

63,364 mi
Last recorded63,364 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 BMW R110047,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN886 SNY
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 63,364 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 62,977 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2024 62,971 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel the front brake lever has very little reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake binding but not excessively front brake is dragging on (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 62,695 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2022 58,821 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

headlight set on minimum

Pass 30 Apr 2021 58,593 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 58,587 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 58,273 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 54,424 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 49,311 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 48,350 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 48,350 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 48,319 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 47,684 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 41,422 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 34,371 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 28,777 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 24,902 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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N886 SNY is a 1996 BMW R1100 in Red with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 N886 SNY, 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 N886 SNY registered?

N886 SNY is a 1996 BMW R1100, first registered on 14 June 1996.

Is N886 SNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N886 SNY shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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