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P158 SYK

1997 BMW R1100

Blue Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,332 mi
Last recorded98,332 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 BMW R110044,799 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP158 SYK
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 98,332 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 98,329 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 97,334 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 95,397 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 95,397 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 28 May 2011 93,783 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 87,444 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 87,431 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 83,224 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 81,841 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 81,841 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2006 78,830 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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P158 SYK is a 1997 BMW R1100 in Blue with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P158 SYK, 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 P158 SYK registered?

P158 SYK is a 1997 BMW R1100, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is P158 SYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P158 SYK shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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