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P749 UAF

1996 BMW R1100

Green Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

18,456 mi
Last recorded18,456 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 BMW R110047,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP749 UAF
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2013 18,456 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 16,229 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 11,301 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 10,070 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 6,177 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2009 6,177 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 1,679 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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P749 UAF is a 1996 BMW R1100 in Green with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P749 UAF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P749 UAF registered?

P749 UAF is a 1996 BMW R1100, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P749 UAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P749 UAF shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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