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P186 KPY

1997 BMW R1100

Green Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,446 mi
Last recorded114,446 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2021
Typical for 1997 BMW R110044,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP186 KPY
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2021 114,446 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2021 114,438 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 114,409 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2020 114,409 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 109,754 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 109,746 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2017 104,562 miles

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 101,867 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2015 100,939 miles

slight binding front brake

slight binding rear brake

Pass 18 Mar 2013 100,142 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 100,010 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 98,606 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 97,218 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

R/brake slightly binding

Fail 28 Dec 2006 97,188 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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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P186 KPY is a 1997 BMW R1100 in Green with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P186 KPY, 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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P186 KPY is a 1997 BMW R1100, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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