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N917 PUV

1996 BMW R1100

Red Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

68,387 mi
Last recorded68,387 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 BMW R110047,064 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN917 PUV
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 68,387 miles

both front fork stantions are pitted and will need attention

both tyre valves are perishing and will need replaced

Pass 3 Aug 2023 68,179 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 67,827 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 67,827 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2021 66,989 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2020 66,534 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 66,145 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 66,145 miles

Brake cylinder leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2018 65,471 miles
Pass 1 May 2017 64,667 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 64,408 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 63,165 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 61,903 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 60,450 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 14 May 2012 59,197 miles
Fail 2 May 2011 57,218 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 2 May 2011 57,218 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 53,769 miles

Front Brake lever lightly rubbing (3.2.A1a)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2008 49,114 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 45,662 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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N917 PUV is a 1996 BMW R1100 in Red with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 N917 PUV, 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 N917 PUV registered?

N917 PUV is a 1996 BMW R1100, first registered on 5 June 1996.

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