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P331 MVV

1997 BMW R1100

Grey Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,725 mi
Last recorded50,725 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW R110044,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP331 MVV
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 50,725 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyre 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 49,959 miles

ABS LIGHT STAYS ON

Pass 11 Mar 2024 49,107 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 47,970 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 46,513 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 44,544 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil left fork light misting (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 39,716 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 38,029 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil front left fork seal light misting (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 38,029 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil front left fork seal light misting (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 37,650 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 34,910 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 31,686 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 31,686 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 26,672 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 26,672 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 4 Apr 2013 23,342 miles

Front brake noisey and slightly binding

Front tyre slightly mishaped and worn

Pass 14 Mar 2012 22,889 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 22,036 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 21,045 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 20,081 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 19,441 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 18,226 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 17,209 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.2)

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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P331 MVV is a 1997 BMW R1100 in Grey with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 P331 MVV, 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 P331 MVV registered?

P331 MVV is a 1997 BMW R1100, first registered on 4 April 1997.

Is P331 MVV safe to buy?

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