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P647 BUB

1996 BMW R1100

Black Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

32,298 mi
Last recorded32,298 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2022
Typical for 1996 BMW R110047,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP647 BUB
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2022 32,298 miles

Headlamp image corrected with tape

Fail 12 Feb 2022 32,298 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 31,798 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 31,777 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2016 27,882 miles

front tyre low

rear brake disc worn

Fail 26 Oct 2011 25,191 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 25,191 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 24,802 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 24,553 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2009 24,553 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 24,061 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 20,011 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 May 2006 16,085 miles

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

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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P647 BUB is a 1996 BMW R1100 in Black with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P647 BUB, 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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P647 BUB is a 1996 BMW R1100, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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