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P874 SFR

1996 BMW R1100

Red Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,198 mi
Last recorded42,198 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 1996 BMW R110047,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP874 SFR
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 42,198 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 42,167 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 42,157 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 41,784 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 40,720 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 40,652 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 40,185 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2011 40,175 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 39,135 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 37,883 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 37,848 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 37,837 miles

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 35,789 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 35,291 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 35,291 miles

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2005 35,098 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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P874 SFR is a 1996 BMW R1100 in Red with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P874 SFR, 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 P874 SFR registered?

P874 SFR is a 1996 BMW R1100, first registered on 22 October 1996.

Is P874 SFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P874 SFR shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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