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P138 GMO

1997 BMW R1100

Blue Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

77,837 mi
Last recorded77,837 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2022
Typical for 1997 BMW R110044,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP138 GMO
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2022 77,837 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 71,997 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 62,032 miles

Front Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded front wheel spokes (6.1.1a)

Pass 27 May 2015 59,712 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 57,266 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 55,924 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 54,418 miles

Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

wheel hubs corrosion

Pass 4 Apr 2011 52,230 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 49,558 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 45,868 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 42,892 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 3 Oct 2007 42,887 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 41,091 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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P138 GMO is a 1997 BMW R1100 in Blue with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 P138 GMO, 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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P138 GMO is a 1997 BMW R1100, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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