CarVerify

Free Car Check

N898 PJT

1996 BMW R1100

Maroon Petrol 1085cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,954 mi
Last recorded21,954 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 1996 BMW R110047,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationN898 PJT
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2016 21,954 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 21,718 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 21,522 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 21,522 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 21,520 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 19,972 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 24 Aug 2012 19,972 miles

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

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

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 19,970 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 18,925 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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
Full BMW R1100 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

N898 PJT is a 1996 BMW R1100 in Maroon with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N898 PJT, 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

How do I check the history of N898 PJT?

You can check the full history of N898 PJT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was N898 PJT registered?

N898 PJT is a 1996 BMW R1100, first registered on 2 April 1996.

Is N898 PJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N898 PJT shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N898 PJT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on N898 PJT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.