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P998 PYX

1996 BMW R1100

Green Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,322 mi
Last recorded55,322 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 1996 BMW R110047,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP998 PYX
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc
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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 55,322 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 53,283 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 51,301 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 51,301 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 49,382 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 49,270 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 47,322 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 46,204 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 45,565 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2016 45,554 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015 44,292 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 44,292 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 42,174 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 42,174 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 40,685 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 39,259 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 35,118 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 32,310 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 31,000 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 30,577 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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P998 PYX is a 1996 BMW R1100 in Green with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P998 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 P998 PYX registered?

P998 PYX is a 1996 BMW R1100, first registered on 22 October 1996.

Is P998 PYX safe to buy?

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