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N914 EBM

1996 BMW R1100

Green Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

35,906 mi
Last recorded35,906 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW R110047,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN914 EBM
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 35,906 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 35,785 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 35,545 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 35,545 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 35,537 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 35,366 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 35,069 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 34,709 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 34,473 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 34,224 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 33,464 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 33,075 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 32,123 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 31,288 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 30,559 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 29,605 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 28,500 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 27,777 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 26,860 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 26,851 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 25,554 miles

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 24,687 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 23,575 miles

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

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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N914 EBM is a 1996 BMW R1100 in Green with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 N914 EBM, 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 N914 EBM registered?

N914 EBM is a 1996 BMW R1100, first registered on 16 March 1996.

Is N914 EBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N914 EBM shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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