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P268 KCC

1997 BMW R1100

Blue Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

45,791 mi
Last recorded45,791 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW R110044,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP268 KCC
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 45,791 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 44,957 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 43,753 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 42,492 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 40,831 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 39,487 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 33,908 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 30,195 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 25,595 miles

Front brake binding

Fuel cap water drain blocked

Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 23,080 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 21,641 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 21,641 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 20,663 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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P268 KCC is a 1997 BMW R1100 in Blue with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 P268 KCC, 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 P268 KCC registered?

P268 KCC is a 1997 BMW R1100, first registered on 21 July 1997.

Is P268 KCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P268 KCC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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