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P332 MVV

1997 BMW R1100

Red Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,617 mi
Last recorded90,617 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW R110044,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP332 MVV
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 90,617 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 89,735 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 86,070 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2024 86,047 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2023 81,403 miles

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))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 77,796 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 75,495 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2021 75,440 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 73,436 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 71,246 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 68,653 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 68,653 miles

Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.3.3b)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 65,330 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 60,154 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 54,960 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 50,920 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 48,700 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 48,432 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 48,238 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 48,098 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 47,953 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 26 Nov 2008 47,945 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 12 Nov 2007 47,727 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 12 Dec 2006 47,143 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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P332 MVV is a 1997 BMW R1100 in Red 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 P332 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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P332 MVV is a 1997 BMW R1100, first registered on 28 March 1997.

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