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P189 GWL

1997 BMW R1100

Grey Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

28,900 mi
Last recorded28,900 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW R110044,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP189 GWL
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 28,900 miles

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))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 28,824 miles

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))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 28,778 miles

Central Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play Top yoke fitting. (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 28,638 miles

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))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 23,785 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 23,785 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 23,143 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 18,331 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 12,111 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 10,404 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 7,906 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 7,866 miles

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)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 6,809 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 6,805 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 3 Jul 2014 6,796 miles

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.

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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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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