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P279 TMY

1997 BMW R1100

Blue Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

92,726 mi
Last recorded92,726 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 1997 BMW R110044,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP279 TMY
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 92,726 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 92,462 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2019 92,462 miles

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))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 89,780 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 89,780 miles

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))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 86,347 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 83,661 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 83,660 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 82,013 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 81,759 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 81,568 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 80,476 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 80,147 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 79,557 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 78,893 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 33,299 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 32,757 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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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.

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