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N947 OYX

1996 BMW R1100

Green Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

83,978 mi
Last recorded83,978 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 1996 BMW R110047,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN947 OYX
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 83,978 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 81,704 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 77,313 miles

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

both front brake discs are poor condition.

Pass 16 Jul 2013 70,406 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 65,696 miles

front tyre is worn low.

Fail 20 Jul 2012 65,690 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

front tyre is worn low.

o/s rear footpeg pivot pin is poorly repaired.

Pass 19 Jul 2011 59,642 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 59,475 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 59,378 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 59,108 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2007 57,941 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 55,743 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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N947 OYX is a 1996 BMW R1100 in Green with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 N947 OYX, 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 N947 OYX registered?

N947 OYX is a 1996 BMW R1100, first registered on 28 June 1996.

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