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P340 MVV

1997 BMW R1100

Blue Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

98,244 mi
Last recorded98,244 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW R110044,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP340 MVV
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 98,244 miles

Offside Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swinging arm central pivot to drive unit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 98,224 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swinging arm central pivot to drive unit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 94,956 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2018 90,410 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 84,846 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 84,319 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2016 84,319 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 84,118 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 84,118 miles

Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 80,272 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 5 Apr 2013 80,272 miles

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 72,416 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 67,333 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 64,796 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 61,710 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 58,352 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 58,352 miles

Front Brake hose which buldges (3.2.B4)

Fail 17 Mar 2007 54,566 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2007 54,566 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2006 50,856 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2006 50,856 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2006 50,444 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

front brake lever sticky

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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P340 MVV is a 1997 BMW R1100 in Blue with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P340 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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P340 MVV is a 1997 BMW R1100, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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