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P209 MFL

1997 BMW R1100

Green Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,591 mi
Last recorded73,591 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 BMW R110044,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP209 MFL
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2017 73,591 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 63,105 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2016 62,959 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 56,731 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 56,731 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 53,500 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

front discs slighyly lose on ctton rolls

Pass 17 Jun 2011 53,382 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 53,220 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 52,542 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 52,244 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 51,899 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 50,783 miles

Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Rear Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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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P209 MFL is a 1997 BMW R1100 in Green with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 P209 MFL, 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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What year was P209 MFL registered?

P209 MFL is a 1997 BMW R1100, first registered on 20 May 1997.

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