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P79 GEG

1996 BMW R1100

Green Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

108,379 mi
Last recorded108,379 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW R110047,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP79 GEG
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 108,379 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 108,133 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 102,820 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 99,645 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 94,827 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 89,525 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2020 89,525 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 85,813 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 75,357 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 69,922 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 69,780 miles

offside front brake disc bobbins worn

Pass 6 Jul 2015 68,027 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

front tyre tread started to wear unevenly.

Pass 27 Jun 2014 66,178 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 1 May 2013 64,042 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 18 May 2012 62,576 miles

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

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 6 May 2011 61,250 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 59,061 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 58,631 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 56,889 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 55,295 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 53,965 miles

ABS LIGHT FLASHING

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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P79 GEG is a 1996 BMW R1100 in Green with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 P79 GEG, 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 P79 GEG registered?

P79 GEG is a 1996 BMW R1100, first registered on 27 September 1996.

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