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P42 GTF

1997 BMW R1100

Blue Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

56,499 mi
Last recorded56,499 miles
Recorded on19 May 2016
Typical for 1997 BMW R110044,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP42 GTF
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2016 56,499 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 May 2015 54,578 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 51,859 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

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

Fail 9 May 2014 51,859 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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 May 2013 49,104 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 46,014 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 44,324 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 42,976 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 41,258 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 40,216 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 36,968 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 31,720 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 22,330 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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P42 GTF is a 1997 BMW R1100 in Blue 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 P42 GTF, 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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P42 GTF is a 1997 BMW R1100, first registered on 10 June 1997.

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