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P136 LJN

1997 BMW R1100

Grey Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,746 mi
Last recorded70,746 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW R110044,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP136 LJN
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 70,746 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2022 69,649 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2022 69,649 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 68,554 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 67,207 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 64,995 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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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P136 LJN is a 1997 BMW R1100 in Grey with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P136 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 P136 LJN registered?

P136 LJN is a 1997 BMW R1100, first registered on 24 January 1997.

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The MOT history for P136 LJN shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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