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P272 WWS

1997 BMW R1100

Blue Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

46,241 mi
Last recorded46,241 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 BMW R110044,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP272 WWS
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 46,241 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 41,087 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 36,456 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 34,746 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 33,038 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 33,038 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 33,037 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 32,711 miles

front brake light switch sticky

main stand lazy

Pass 2 Jul 2011 32,679 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 32,624 miles

offside front fork seal leaking

rear brake disc deteriorating

Pass 17 Jun 2009 32,595 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 32,429 miles

exhaust clamp needs tightening

rear brake pads 1.5mm

rear tyre tread depth 2mm

Pass 7 May 2007 31,970 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 28,397 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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P272 WWS is a 1997 BMW R1100 in Blue with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 P272 WWS, 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 P272 WWS registered?

P272 WWS is a 1997 BMW R1100, first registered on 27 June 1997.

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