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P162 WUG

1997 BMW R1100

Blue Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

120,492 mi
Last recorded120,492 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 BMW R110044,799 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP162 WUG
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2013 120,492 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 116,300 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 115,750 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 115,750 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.2.B2a)

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

rear brake retainer pin none standard

Pass 22 Sep 2009 114,520 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 114,520 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 11,129 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 11,121 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2006 106,170 miles

Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 106,170 miles

Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Pass 22 Aug 2005 101,354 miles

Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

rear tyre worn opprox 1.5 mm

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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P162 WUG is a 1997 BMW R1100 in Blue with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P162 WUG, 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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P162 WUG is a 1997 BMW R1100, first registered on 14 April 1997.

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