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P163 WUG

1997 BMW R1100

Green Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

77,441 mi
Last recorded77,441 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW R110044,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP163 WUG
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 77,441 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Steering operation insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.4 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 77,254 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024 77,226 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 76,717 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2023 76,562 miles

Front tyre shape strange

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 21 May 2022 76,198 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 8 May 2021 75,725 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 75,063 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 75,063 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 73,987 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 73,384 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 70,343 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 63,172 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 57,236 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 50,603 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 43,744 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 37,936 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 35,813 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 35,291 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 34,730 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 33,708 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 29,520 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 23,018 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 WUG is a 1997 BMW R1100 in Green with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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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P163 WUG is a 1997 BMW R1100, first registered on 20 March 1997.

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