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N961 DYD

1996 BMW R1100

Red Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

17,693 mi
Last recorded17,693 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW R110047,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN961 DYD
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 17,693 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 17,261 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 17,261 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 17,200 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 16,987 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 16,769 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 16,710 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 16,665 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 16,541 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 15,906 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 15,567 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 14,834 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 14,172 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 14,074 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 13,845 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 13,828 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 18 May 2010 13,314 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2009 11,930 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 10,937 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 9,877 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 9,877 miles

Nearside Front Upper Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 9,343 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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N961 DYD is a 1996 BMW R1100 in Red with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 N961 DYD, 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 N961 DYD registered?

N961 DYD is a 1996 BMW R1100, first registered on 12 April 1996.

Is N961 DYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N961 DYD shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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