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N918 UPB

1996 BMW R100

Black Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

2,813 mi
Last recorded2,813 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 BMW R10032,079 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN918 UPB
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 2,813 miles

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

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Reg. plate mounted low to the OS

Pass 27 Aug 2024 2,583 miles

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

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Reg. plate mounted low to the OS

Pass 8 Aug 2023 2,202 miles

REg. plate mounted low and to the OS.

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 1,602 miles

Lamps masked at time of test.

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2022 1,602 miles

Central Rear Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 1,030 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 1,030 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned less than 240mm apart. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 743 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 32,380 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 32,289 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 32,289 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 32,079 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R100?

Based on 26,387 MOT tests across 3,036 vehicles.

88.4%
Pass Rate
625
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
3,036
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 222
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 145
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 123
Horn not working 86
Headlamp aim too low 65
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N918 UPB is a 1996 BMW R100 in Black with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 BMW R100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.1% with a typical mileage of 32,079 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 R100 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 222 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N918 UPB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R100 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 30 years old, this BMW R100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N918 UPB registered?

N918 UPB is a 1996 BMW R100, first registered on 5 March 1996.

Is N918 UPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N918 UPB shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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