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P121 TBE

1996 BMW R1100

Green Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

14,175 mi
Last recorded14,175 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 1996 BMW R110047,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP121 TBE
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 14,175 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 14,099 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 13,220 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 13,056 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 12,993 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 12,662 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 12,434 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 12,009 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 11,479 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 10,781 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 10,178 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 10,178 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2006 9,273 miles
Pass 20 May 2005 8,555 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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P121 TBE is a 1996 BMW R1100 in Green with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 P121 TBE, 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 P121 TBE registered?

P121 TBE is a 1996 BMW R1100, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P121 TBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P121 TBE shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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