MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,726 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Front Valve stem slightly damaged Beginning to perish. (5.2.3 (j))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))
Stop lamp not working front switch (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the BMW R1100?
Based on 53,146 MOT tests across 4,232 vehicles.
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P279 TMY is a 1997 BMW R1100 in Blue with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
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 P279 TMY, 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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P279 TMY is a 1997 BMW R1100, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is P279 TMY safe to buy?
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