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P210 OTU

1997 BMW R1100

Blue Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

31,450 mi
Last recorded31,450 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW R110044,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP210 OTU
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 31,450 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 31,083 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Engine oil leak

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 30,911 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 30,469 miles

Offside Front Engine oil leak

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 30,245 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 30,026 miles

Offside Engine oil leak

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 29,952 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 29,737 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 29,140 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 29,140 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2016 28,923 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 28,500 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 28,090 miles

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

Several oil leaks from engine

Pass 17 Sep 2013 27,311 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 25,844 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 25,080 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 24,006 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 23,613 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 22,493 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 22,130 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 21,786 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2005 21,405 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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P210 OTU is a 1997 BMW R1100 in Blue with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 P210 OTU, 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 P210 OTU registered?

P210 OTU is a 1997 BMW R1100, first registered on 10 July 1997.

Is P210 OTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P210 OTU shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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