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P138 TBE

1996 BMW R1100

Blue Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,581 mi
Last recorded64,581 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2009
Typical for 1996 BMW R110047,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP138 TBE
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2009 64,581 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 54,735 miles

abs not working, warning light on

Pass 30 May 2008 53,621 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 51,660 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 43,115 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 43,115 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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 TBE is a 1996 BMW R1100 in Blue with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 P138 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 P138 TBE registered?

P138 TBE is a 1996 BMW R1100, first registered on 8 August 1996.

Is P138 TBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P138 TBE 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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