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P914 RGF

1996 BMW R1100

Green Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,841 mi
Last recorded75,841 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2019
Typical for 1996 BMW R110047,064 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP914 RGF
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2019 75,841 miles

handle bar rubber mounts worn giving slight movement

Pass 30 Oct 2018 72,759 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 70,161 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 70,156 miles

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Sidecar wheel bearings are excessively rough (5.2.3d)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 66,332 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 64,071 miles

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

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

side car fitted at time of test

Pass 6 Oct 2014 60,056 miles

Ignition switch slightly loose

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

Fail 29 Sep 2014 59,987 miles

Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Ignition switch slightly loose

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 57,256 miles

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

Ignition switch loose

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2012 55,091 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Nearside fork stantion has slight damage causing slight pitting

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Sidecar wheel bearings are slightly rough (5.2.3d)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 55,091 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Nearside fork stantion has slight damage causing slight pitting

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Sidecar wheel bearings are slightly rough (5.2.3d)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 52,993 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 48,770 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 44,867 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 44,867 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 43,689 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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P914 RGF is a 1996 BMW R1100 in Green 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 P914 RGF, 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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P914 RGF is a 1996 BMW R1100, first registered on 2 August 1996.

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