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P40 PGH

1997 BMW R1100

Green Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

26,605 mi
Last recorded26,605 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2022
Typical for 1997 BMW R110044,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP40 PGH
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2022 26,605 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 26,022 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 24,279 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 22,520 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion Near side fork stanchion has light misting evident. (2.3.3)

Pass 17 May 2017 21,473 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2016 18,559 miles

front brake slightly binding

Fail 1 Apr 2016 18,525 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 17,351 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 16,021 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 11,706 miles

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 16 Nov 2011 9,034 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 8,570 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 8,480 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2008 8,346 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2007 8,199 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2005 8,101 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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P40 PGH is a 1997 BMW R1100 in Green with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 P40 PGH, 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 P40 PGH registered?

P40 PGH is a 1997 BMW R1100, first registered on 7 August 1997.

Is P40 PGH safe to buy?

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