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P161 VCU

1996 BMW R1100

Green Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,415 mi
Last recorded58,415 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 1996 BMW R110047,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP161 VCU
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 5 Aug 2019 58,415 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 57,672 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 57,658 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2016 57,467 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 57,292 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 56,939 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 56,646 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 56,248 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 55,863 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 53,606 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 48,978 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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P161 VCU is a 1996 BMW R1100 in Green with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 P161 VCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P161 VCU registered?

P161 VCU is a 1996 BMW R1100, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P161 VCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P161 VCU shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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