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P163 TBE

1997 BMW R1100

Red Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,013 mi
Last recorded82,013 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW R110044,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP163 TBE
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 30 Sep 2025 82,013 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 82,300 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 79,162 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2022 73,984 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 70,653 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 67,506 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 65,727 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 65,718 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 65,411 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake caliper has light binding

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 63,931 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 63,107 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 61,858 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 6,088 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 59,537 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 56,464 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 52,912 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 46,998 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 42,879 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 38,742 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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P163 TBE is a 1997 BMW R1100 in Red with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 P163 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 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 P163 TBE registered?

P163 TBE is a 1997 BMW R1100, first registered on 10 April 1997.

Is P163 TBE safe to buy?

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