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P179 BAP

1996 BMW R1100

Blue Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

35,859 mi
Last recorded35,859 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2016
Typical for 1996 BMW R110047,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP179 BAP
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2016 35,859 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 34,947 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 32,698 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 32,698 miles

Rear Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a) DANGEROUS

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2011 30,682 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 25,610 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 23,492 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 22,602 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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P179 BAP is a 1996 BMW R1100 in Blue with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P179 BAP, 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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What year was P179 BAP registered?

P179 BAP is a 1996 BMW R1100, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P179 BAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P179 BAP shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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