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P42 FJO

1997 BMW R1100

Green Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,551 mi
Last recorded32,551 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 BMW R110044,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP42 FJO
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2013 32,551 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2013 32,551 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 3,129 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 31,929 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

front and rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 24 Aug 2011 30,784 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 29,891 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 24,856 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 24,849 miles

rear brake binding slightly---large amount of movement on floating front discs---abs warning lights indicate possible fault in system.suggest these items are checked out by bmw dealer

Pass 8 Jun 2007 10,714 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 58,627 miles

speedo lense cracked

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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P42 FJO is a 1997 BMW R1100 in Green with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P42 FJO, 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 P42 FJO registered?

P42 FJO is a 1997 BMW R1100, first registered on 6 May 1997.

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