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P859 YSO

1996 BMW R1100

Red Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

18,817 mi
Last recorded18,817 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 1996 BMW R110047,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP859 YSO
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 18,817 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 16,555 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 10 Jun 2022 16,465 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 15,478 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 15,139 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2014 15,127 miles

Oil leak

brake hose ferrules rusty

Pass 19 Sep 2011 14,763 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))

Fail 23 Aug 2011 14,757 miles

Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 16 Aug 2010 14,514 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 14,086 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 14,023 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 13,303 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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P859 YSO is a 1996 BMW R1100 in Red with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P859 YSO, 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 P859 YSO registered?

P859 YSO is a 1996 BMW R1100, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P859 YSO safe to buy?

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