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P57 JJN

1996 BMW R1100

Green Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

68,707 mi
Last recorded68,707 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 1996 BMW R110047,064 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP57 JJN
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 68,707 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 68,707 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 68,510 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Dec 2023 68,509 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 65,889 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 65,874 miles

Front Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

slight play in the diff pivot bearing

Pass 9 May 2017 64,620 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 62,983 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 61,602 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 1 May 2014 60,951 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 60,942 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 3 May 2013 60,570 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 59,594 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 6 May 2011 58,671 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 57,876 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 57,701 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2006 56,458 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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P57 JJN is a 1996 BMW R1100 in Green with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1996 BMW R1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 47,064 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 P57 JJN, 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 30 years old, this BMW R1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P57 JJN is a 1996 BMW R1100, first registered on 9 August 1996.

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