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P133 LJN

1997 BMW R1100

Green Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

41,910 mi
Last recorded41,910 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW R110044,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP133 LJN
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 41,910 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2026 41,906 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 38,904 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 31 Mar 2010 35,754 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 35,754 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 35,742 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 35,591 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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P133 LJN is a 1997 BMW R1100 in Green with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 BMW R1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 44,799 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 P133 LJN, 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 29 years old, this BMW R1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P133 LJN registered?

P133 LJN is a 1997 BMW R1100, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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