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P137 AUB

1997 BMW R1100

Green Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

45,225 mi
Last recorded45,225 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW R110044,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP137 AUB
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 45,225 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 45,124 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 45,099 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp not working with foot control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 45,010 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 44,975 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 44,863 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 44,825 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

offside footrest mount damaged

Pass 11 Jun 2019 44,755 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 May 2018 44,592 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 22 May 2017 44,415 miles

front brake slight bind

Pass 4 May 2016 44,193 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 5 May 2015 43,807 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 42,785 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 6 May 2014 42,785 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 41,805 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 40,228 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 37,539 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 33,789 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 28,310 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 22,071 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 14,190 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 31 Mar 2006 10,206 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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P137 AUB is a 1997 BMW R1100 in Green with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1997 BMW R1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 44,799 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 P137 AUB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P137 AUB registered?

P137 AUB is a 1997 BMW R1100, first registered on 17 June 1997.

Is P137 AUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P137 AUB 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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