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P338 MVV

1997 BMW R1100

Green Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,772 mi
Last recorded58,772 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 1997 BMW R110044,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP338 MVV
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2018 58,772 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 58,687 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 58,189 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 54,331 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 52,381 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 51,182 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 50,388 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 50,113 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 50,113 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 47,371 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 38,528 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 32,050 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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P338 MVV is a 1997 BMW R1100 in Green with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P338 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 P338 MVV registered?

P338 MVV is a 1997 BMW R1100, first registered on 18 April 1997.

Is P338 MVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P338 MVV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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