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P606 DEW

1996 BMW R1100

Blue Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

79,794 mi
Last recorded79,794 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW R110047,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP606 DEW
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 79,794 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2025 79,704 miles
Pass 27 May 2024 79,403 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 79,298 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 78,820 miles

both front brake discs have slight float in them

Pass 19 Mar 2021 78,818 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 75,608 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 73,784 miles

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

Front front brake disc fully floating bobbins slightly worn

Front front brakes binding very slightly

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 10 May 2018 73,784 miles

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

Front front brake disc fully floating bobbins slightly worn

Front front brakes binding very slightly

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 73,058 miles

Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength front discs worn (3.2.A1)

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

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion slight oil leak from fork seal (2.3.3)

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 71,512 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 71,512 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2014 69,173 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 67,021 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 65,001 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2010 62,927 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 61,315 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 53,024 miles

rear pads getting low

Pass 1 Mar 2007 47,987 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 44,499 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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P606 DEW is a 1996 BMW R1100 in Blue with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 P606 DEW, 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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P606 DEW is a 1996 BMW R1100, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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