MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
28,900 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm on right hand side. (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
ABS lights do not illuminate.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer. (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Central Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play Top yoke fitting. (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Exhaust silencer slightly loose Silencer joint worn/loose. (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Rear Rear tyre sidewalls perished.
Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Centre Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Centre Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)
Nearside Front Upper Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
How Reliable is the BMW R1100?
Based on 53,146 MOT tests across 4,232 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P189 GWL is a 1997 BMW R1100 in Grey with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 P189 GWL, 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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P189 GWL is a 1997 BMW R1100, first registered on 30 May 1997.
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