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P215 YEU

1997 BMW R1100

Green Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

29,708 mi
Last recorded29,708 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW R110044,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP215 YEU
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 29,708 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 4 Jun 2025 29,687 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 16 May 2023 28,983 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 27,745 miles

ABS not working

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 26,301 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2021 26,301 miles

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

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 15 May 2019 25,018 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 23,892 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 23,292 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 23,292 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 21,582 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 19,722 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 19,490 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 19,222 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 19,040 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 18,772 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 18,464 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 18,084 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 17,337 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 16,834 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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P215 YEU is a 1997 BMW R1100 in Green with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 P215 YEU, 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 P215 YEU registered?

P215 YEU is a 1997 BMW R1100, first registered on 2 May 1997.

Is P215 YEU safe to buy?

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