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P585 PYW

1996 BMW R1100

Green Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

41,122 mi
Last recorded41,122 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW R110047,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP585 PYW
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 41,122 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Jul 2026 41,122 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2025 40,813 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 36,731 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 36,603 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 36,369 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 35,904 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Mounting bobbins slightly loose (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2020 35,858 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 35,858 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 34,115 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 33,079 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 33,055 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 21 Oct 2014 33,055 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 31,092 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 28,586 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 29 May 2011 25,505 miles
Fail 29 May 2011 25,505 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 18 Jul 2010 24,452 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 23,438 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 22,431 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 21,553 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 20,329 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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P585 PYW is a 1996 BMW R1100 in Green with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P585 PYW, 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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What year was P585 PYW registered?

P585 PYW is a 1996 BMW R1100, first registered on 8 August 1996.

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