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P97 YBB

1996 BMW R1100

Green Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,024 mi
Last recorded93,024 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 1996 BMW R110047,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP97 YBB
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2024 93,024 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Front engine oil leaking

Pass 29 Mar 2021 93,002 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 92,900 miles

Central Lower engine oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2018 92,509 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 91,702 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2017 91,671 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 87,477 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake reaction arm slightly corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2013 78,624 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

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

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

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

rear brake reaction arm slightly corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2013 78,552 miles

Front Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

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

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

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

rear brake reaction arm slightly corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2010 76,296 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Fail 2 Jun 2010 76,296 miles

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

Front Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 23 May 2009 74,640 miles

Front Front position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 14 May 2009 74,640 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Front Front position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 22 May 2008 73,237 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 69,909 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 69,909 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

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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P97 YBB 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 62.5%.

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 P97 YBB, 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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P97 YBB is a 1996 BMW R1100, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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