MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,673 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
unable to check front wheel due to binding brake
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Front cracking in treaded area
Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Rear cracking in treaded area
Rear rear tyre wearing centre
front tyre tread getting low
Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
front brake binding slightly
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
How Reliable is the BMW R1100?
Based on 53,146 MOT tests across 4,232 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P406 UNW is a 1997 BMW R1100 in Red with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
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 P406 UNW, 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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P406 UNW is a 1997 BMW R1100, first registered on 11 March 1997.
Is P406 UNW safe to buy?
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