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P997 PYX

1996 BMW R1100

Maroon Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,494 mi
Last recorded17,494 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 BMW R110047,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP997 PYX
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2010 17,494 miles

ABS light staying on

Fail 6 Jul 2010 17,494 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

ABS light staying on

Front brake efficiency on road test is very poor

Pass 17 Nov 2008 16,502 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 15,629 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 15,623 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 14,960 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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P997 PYX is a 1996 BMW R1100 in Maroon with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P997 PYX, 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 P997 PYX registered?

P997 PYX is a 1996 BMW R1100, first registered on 11 November 1996.

Is P997 PYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P997 PYX shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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