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P363 BCW

1997 BMW R1100

Red Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

31,202 mi
Last recorded31,202 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 BMW R110044,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP363 BCW
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 31,202 miles

slight wear in front brake disc rivots

Pass 26 Apr 2017 28,864 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 27,278 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 27,278 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Pass 19 May 2015 26,944 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 26,474 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 16 Aug 2012 26,472 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 May 2011 26,386 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 20 May 2010 24,675 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 21,527 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 21,362 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2007 21,116 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 18,601 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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P363 BCW is a 1997 BMW R1100 in Red with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P363 BCW, 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 P363 BCW registered?

P363 BCW is a 1997 BMW R1100, first registered on 16 May 1997.

Is P363 BCW safe to buy?

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