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P160 EOL

1996 BMW R1100

Maroon Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

31,513 mi
Last recorded31,513 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW R110047,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP160 EOL
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 31,513 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 31,277 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 29,597 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 29,597 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 27,166 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 23,248 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 20,436 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 19,152 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 17,808 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 15,275 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 15,275 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 15,271 miles

abs light staying on.

Fail 18 Jul 2017 15,271 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies both controls. (1.3.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 14,975 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2015 14,975 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 14,175 miles

ABS warning lights indicate system fault

Fail 22 Aug 2014 14,175 miles

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

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d) DANGEROUS

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

ABS warning lights indicate system fault

Pass 22 Aug 2013 13,762 miles

abs warning lamp does not go out

Pass 22 Aug 2012 12,795 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 12,795 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 12,390 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 11,872 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 11,520 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 10,796 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 10,128 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 8,626 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 8,626 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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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P160 EOL is a 1996 BMW R1100 in Maroon with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 P160 EOL, 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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P160 EOL is a 1996 BMW R1100, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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